Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair is braided into rings. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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 to a pair of adventurers, Bella grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. She has a very tight haircut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Ella 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. Ella 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His first spouse was a Guard, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A true patriot, Rieta would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her head has been shaved. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.