Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hûmgrat fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Disease, Fearful. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Red spinel (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 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: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She prefers to wear flannel. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Shoemaker, who enjoyed hunting, Ishte was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Coral (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, marred by teas. Her red hair is braided into rings. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a great chef.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). 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: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Kansif has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a violet feathered hat and violet clothes. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Laucian hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His first spouse was a Banker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Cecily was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'4" northern woman, she wears a black small hat and black clothes. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her red 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. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gadreel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jade (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.