Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 pp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Jet (120 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a red tunic with yellow highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 pp. Sard (80 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jade (160 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Amber (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Thomas never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoprase (80 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.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His dark red hair is long and unkept. His white unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 9000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gifted from a young age, Verna studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jasper (20 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing a long, black cloak. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She comes from a rich western family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Interpreter for hire.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: Thervan hails from a village terrorized by giants. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).