Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and tan pants. His brown hair is still thick. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the west to a Body Guard, Frug learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. White opal (1200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Jet (90 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jet (90 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He bought a greataxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Jade (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Hematite (9 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears brown trousers with blue and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nora studied abroad. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Nora has worked very hard to control her curse. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear flannel. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her dark red hair is thinning but still full. Her black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Makaria was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Makaria's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). White opal (900 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She very much looks the part of a Bricklayer. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She got into the Bricklayer business at a young age. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 pp. Obsidian (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jade (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 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.