Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Hoshgrish speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a great chef.

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. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has shaved his head bald. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His yellow fur is long and unkept. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Banker. He became a Banker soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the north to a Carter, Roger learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). White opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age his father died while driving off some drow. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in mace use. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Morkral fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1800 pp. Blue diamond (5000 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Amber (90 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ridaro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 22000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a blue tunic with black highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Traulam grew up listening to her father's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp).