Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He has no hair. His eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. A true patriot, Zephan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When Zephan reached his early adolescence his Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1700 pp. White pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'6". She wears professional attire. Her bronze crest is thinning but still full. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 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 (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'5" and wears a tan shirt with thin white vertical stripes and yellow pants. Her hair is auburn and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a yellow coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Cartwright who has hired her part-time. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Stableman they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Cartwright, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His hair is dark red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise red.

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 refers to his adoptive father 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Akmen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a pastel tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red fur is lengthy. His yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Architect business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Amber (150 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He usually wears his black robe and has his hand crossbow always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A freak accident while working with his Knight father left him crippled. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.