Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tordek embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Interpreter for the past few years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Coral (80 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 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 (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is an epitome of beauty. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. He's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a miner again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Silver pearl (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.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Detective. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She tends to her Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this southern woman is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She takes great joy in being the best Tanner in town.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Malquis 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Jebeddo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Amethyst (100 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.