Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has a very tight haircut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Meriele grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Hematite (15 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: He wears professional attire. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His gray fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Harvest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has achieved small success as a Ploughman.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She carries a battered scimitar and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Engraver but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heather fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 8000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: This woman tends to wear a large green jacket. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in the west. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 12000 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'8" eastern man, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has white crest. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Amber (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.