Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: Theren lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'11" and wears a grey shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and grey pants. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Guardian. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has wavy red hair. Her white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 west. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal (1000 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Ur-Lasu lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ur-Lasu abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tan collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

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

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When Ielenia reached her early adolescence her Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has taken up work as a Ruler and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 pp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Coral (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Amber (100 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Zircon (40 gp).