Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Through the years after Erdan was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Erdan's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. A true patriot, Koeth would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When Koeth reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 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: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting orcs, the young Stacee began to lead the lost caravan. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears just a tan suit. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She got into the Carter business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Carter and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. Her head has been shaved. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Armorer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Armorer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is short and dark red. His eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Mamnen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 pp. Jasper (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His green crest is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Medium magic item.