Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born in the south. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 pp. Malachite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Jet (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is portly but not overly obese. His crest is white and curly. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mason for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She stands about 6'6" and wears a fancy black dress. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has dyed her greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1800 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a pastel collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His beige fur is heavily combed to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 13000 sp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Dean speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dean studied abroad. His first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 60000 cp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his scimitar. His copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gargax lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 13000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Caeldrim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Servant, but he was a colossal failure. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She stands about 3'3" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Orla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Orla liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). White pearl (160 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.