Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has blue eyes and a violet hat with a grey feather.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Citrine (30 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her bow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Eridred does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 70 pp.

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 wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has slicked back auburn hair. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 sp. Jet (50 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. She wears her golden hair up. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the north to a Tailor, Ahlyssa learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 15000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He became a Gardener soon after.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to be a baker again

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 80 pp. Rose (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a hammer on her belt. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly tridents and axes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 20 gp.