Description: He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his ceremonial dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He keeps his bronze crest in a flapper bob. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Valorean is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sard (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Coral (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'6", this woman wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a mace on her belt. Her scarlet crest is matted, messy, and big. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a fancy tan suit. He is an epitome of beauty. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this eastern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his white hair up. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His purple hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it, and she perpetually has her pickaxe ready. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: This man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Mindartis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.