Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and blue tie. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her small black hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 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 (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ortegar will drive conversation. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Ortegar hails from a village terrorized by orcs. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (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: This exceptionally lanky woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She sports silver long hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Rock crystal (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Amber (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Amber (60 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a white feathered hat and white clothes. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Grûblik speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jet (160 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a shield on his belt. He has done his best to style his green crest to look like a famous performer. He has red eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kriv fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he usually wears his white robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder, and is pretty ugly. He wears his red hair up. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1100 pp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. She has moderate length white hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Reddlepop was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Reddlepop was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Reddlepop's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.