Description: 5'6" and muscular, this southern woman wears a pastel vest and prefers grey and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has no fur. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Glassblower kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat and is in decent physical shape. He has no fur. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 250 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His black hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ogg embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Ogg abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. After a long history of fighting, Ogg and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Purah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (20 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Thiala was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. After a long history of fighting, Thiala and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1800 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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: Born in the south to a Guard, Orsik learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 9000 cp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a simple green robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He has silver crest. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Navigator. 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 son.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He tends to his Navigator job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1900 gp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 has worked as a Sculptor like her mother before her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and expand her business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. His golden hair is still thick. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ulfgar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 sp.