Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

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, Dondon is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Fisher mother left him crippled. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 9000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. She carries a battered falchion and tarnished lance as well. Her purple hair is still thick. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears skinny pants and wears a white and blue robe with the hood down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her gray fur is still thick. Her yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: River speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, River and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'0" and muscular, this western woman wears professional attire. With bright auburn hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. She wears her golden hair down. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.