Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Rurik is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. After coming to the age of reason, Rurik took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad white hat.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Murook was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Hourglass.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with white slacks. Her hair is short and golden. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Caramip alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a red collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has gray eyes and a red hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Thorpe is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Thorpe hails from a village terrorized by drow. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. After a long history of fighting, Thorpe and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Cory is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Cory hails from a village terrorized by giants. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Cory took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. She has no fur. She is baby faced.

Personality: Drifting speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 120 pp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Amber (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. Her hair is black and very short. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fletcher for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her fur is black and curly. Her yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a trident and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 sp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy brown suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Dean was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Dean 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.