Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He usually wears his black robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a flattop crest cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with black slacks. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Azdûsh was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His purple hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his silver eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Adventurer who has hired him part-time. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valafar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Blacksmith; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His crest, while still mostly bronze, has prominent grey streaks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Torinn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Torinn was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Maegan lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her kukri with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 350 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born in the west to a Herbalist, Ootah learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Ootah alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Nicholas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: He wears a blue tunic with violet highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Himo hails from a village terrorized by giants. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (50 gp).