Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a black shirt with thin red vertical stripes and blue pants. His black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Shamash speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of a Actor, who enjoyed hunting, Shamash was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2400 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp).

Description: She wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and black pants. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is mildly Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins.

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hoshgrish embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Amber (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. She has a hunchback. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Valanthe enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, marred by chocolates. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a great chef.

History: He got into the Farmer business at a young age. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak, marred by sweets. He has red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Elaim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1200 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He takes great joy in being the best Butcher in town.

History: Taklinn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Butcher like his father before him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.