Description: This man wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His beige fur is thinning but still full. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 16000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Coral (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears blue trousers with white and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears her brown hair down. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Mella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Mercenary. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a blue costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her tied-back hair is silver. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. The war was a terrible time for her, and Thiala does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Thiala has worked very hard to control her curse. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thiala fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1600 pp. Canary diamond (4000 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Borun lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Banker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and doesn't want to be a map maker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, and carries warhammers. His brass crest is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Sard (30 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her crest is short and silver. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Megren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Amber (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gaaki studied abroad. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp).