Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and grey tie. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady copper eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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 (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available she will default to her bow. Her tied-back hair is silver. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Pyntle is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Akta liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Farmer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, John took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 12000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and carries lances. His hair is black and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 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.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. With bright golden hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a great chef.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.