Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven 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. Raer fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'5" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has styled her rusty crest well, parting it to the right. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: The child of a Body Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Gesrethe was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Blacksmith who has hired him part-time. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a very tight haircut. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away.

Ideals: Opinionated, Extrovert. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and she perpetually has her shortbow ready. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Herbalist and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 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.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. His white hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Crampernap was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sard (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Sard (40 gp).