Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Gillyd was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Cartwright. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 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 (70 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'10" when asserting herself. Her cinnamon fur is long and unkept. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amber (100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Jet (100 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and green handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Lucan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears just a blue suit. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Ella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To protect her home; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp).

Description: A 4'11" eastern woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has black hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 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 (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his club with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, marred by beers. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He takes great joy in being the best Sage in town.

History: Bulzo hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She wears her brown fur down. Her fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She bought a sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and balancing her hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).