Description: This dark-skinned female wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is silver and very short. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Bonds: Guardian, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp).

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She carries with her a set of falchions on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bune 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears her rusty crest down. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). White opal (700 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'1". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and her gloved hand is found clutching a club. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver ewer (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mortician; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished falchion as well. He wears a colorful flower in his gray fur. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a Unemployed, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jet (90 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black opal (400 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His red hair is cut short. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Dworic was born the youngest of three triplets. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). White opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.