Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). White opal (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jet (90 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Jade (90 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is white and curly. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Skog is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Skog was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has wavy brass crest. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a axe on her belt. Her red crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 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 (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple yellow robe with violet stripes complete with hood. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by his family; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 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.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his brown hair down. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born into a rich family. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1500 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.