Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. Theren is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Theren alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. 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 younger middle-aged woman wears a tan shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and brown pants, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her red hair is cut short. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Menny is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She got into the Carter business at a young age. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a actor again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His ears are large.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Dain was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 13000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His crest is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Mozikth has worked very hard to control his curse. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Sage; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 10000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her crest is short and green. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Perra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a tan costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her hair is black and very short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. Quilla is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her parents were killed by giants in a raid when she was still a young child. The giants captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).