Description: This man is very fat, and wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has white crest. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the north were limited. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Borgu embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Borgu studied abroad. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 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. (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is cut close to his head. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: She wears a tan coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His gold crest has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mugrunden fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jade (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Star ruby (500 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hand crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. 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 believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. In his 19th 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp).