Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has no fur. He has yellow eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1900 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 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 (80 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Gunnloda is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Knight hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and doesn't want to be a knight and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her longbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her silver hair is still thick. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 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: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 14000 gp. Amber (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Rose (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.