Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Krûk will drive conversation. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Red spinel (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a colorful flower in his cinnamon fur. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His hair is red and very short. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: Latbag speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Latbag was born with his mother's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mayor. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mayor.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His crest is bronze and curly. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 12000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Thea is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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 west. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.