Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is portly but not overly obese. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 pp. Red garnet (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). White opal (800 gp). Amber (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her hair is silver and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Seere was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Locksmith. She bought a morningstar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Locksmith responsibilities is difficult; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 pp. Jasper (30 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Sard (30 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Jet (80 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the east to a Spy, Elaim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Elaim was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 9000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gifted student she started as a Cartwright, but she got bored and became a Dilettante. 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. Fallthra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. He wears his white hair up. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zephan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She has styled her white crest well, parting it to the left. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Pyxrin is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She married young, but lost her spouse to giants. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and many giants want her driven away

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

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. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jet (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.