Description: This woman is very fat, and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has no hair. Her silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Armara was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and many orcs want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jade (120 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black opal (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver ewer (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 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). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She tends to wear a pastel poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her lavender fur is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Edge hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Edge was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Elaim was born with his father's beautiful face. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Elaim has worked very hard to control his curse. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He has moderate length red fur. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born in a small island village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'1" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Ella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Ella's homeland. Ella decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Farmer soon after.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 18000 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).