Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. She carries with her a set of flails on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. 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. Arava fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her orange fur down. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Left-Handed is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Left-Handed liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Jet (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Jet (110 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Amber (110 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He wears his bronze crest down. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. His black hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dreali fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'9". She dresses like a well dressed Butcher does, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sword. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

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. A gifted student she started as a Gardener, but she got bored and became a Butcher. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. She is portly but not overly obese. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has wavy white hair. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

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. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.