Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She has wavy red hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. She has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Jade (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a green tunic with red highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears green trousers with tan and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She carries with her a set of swords on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. Her blue crest is thinning but still full. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker green hat.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a Masseuse, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 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 (10 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. She has a very tight haircut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has shaved her head bald. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp.