Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His bronze crest is thinning but still full. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Jet (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Zircon (50 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jade (90 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: This northern man wears silk and lounges about seductively. His clothes are grease stained in places. His fur is white and very short. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Shadow enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Hematite (10 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fancy white suit. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ogthrak will drive conversation. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ogthrak has worked very hard to control his curse. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 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). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Barendd was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (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.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He carries a battered trident and tarnished warhammer as well. His long black fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gale was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.