Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a red costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has no hair. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His hair is dark red and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has worked as a Miner like his mother before him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. White opal (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'3" and wears a violet collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. With wild black hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Mialee was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Barrister they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Slave Trader, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Iolite (30 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born into a rich family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Shava never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has achieved small success as a Fletcher.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Military, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Roondar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a stableman again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she usually wears her black robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Arha embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, Arha and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.