Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Matilda is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has moderate length golden hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is purple and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a Barkeep first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear green tank tops with yellow pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rose (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bimpnottin embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 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.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has moderate length white hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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 gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Revenge; and many orcs want her driven away

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rose (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jade (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1200 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).