Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and brown. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Skak isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Shoemaker father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears tattered old clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

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

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). White pearl (40 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white crest is lengthy. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Cartwright they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Herbalist, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Banded agate (16 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears professional attire. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Grigi was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Grigi abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 pp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he usually wears his black robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gifted student he started as a Bellfounder, but he got bored and became a Mortician. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated, Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 14000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She is physically well-built. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Traulam took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 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.