Description: She is a mite stocky and dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with tan slacks. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Eloise was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Sage. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She sports red long hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rohesia will drive conversation. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Amber (160 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: Orryn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'3" northern man, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He has wavy white hair. His eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a green cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Merihim was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and he's in love

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Emerald (1300 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries with her a set of glaives on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her head has been shaved. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tiaathque isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: The child of a Locksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Tiaathque was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Five was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.