Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his quarterstaff with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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 son.

History: He was born in the south. 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 left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1600 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. She wears her brown hair up. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Meriele grew up listening to her father's many stories. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and doesn't want to be a sage and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His ears are large.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is an amazing painter.

History: Sammal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Târz embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Târz grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. Her green crest is singed and shortened. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (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 (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a white costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has moderate length golden hair. He has amber eyes and a white hat with a red feather.

Personality: Norûk hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Norûk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has a crush on the local mercenary

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 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 golden hair up. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Obsidian (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rose (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Amber (160 gp).