Description: This light-skinned male wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Rurik 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a white costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Sarai took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shield and armor she uses now. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Coral (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1500 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available she will default to her axe. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Shipwright, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 pp. Onyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this western woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. Her purple hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to protect her home

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has no hair. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 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: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. His rusty crest has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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 has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Terse. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'11" southern woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Red garnet (140 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.