Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her blonde hair is well kept. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Helja was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver ewer (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born into a rich family. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's in love; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Addict, Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jade (120 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Glassblower but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Eiravel abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Server first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 pp. Jasper (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He usually wears his white robe and has his warhammer always slung over his shoulder. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His first spouse was a Mercenary, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to protect his home

Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His crest is brass and curly. He has gold eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Mugrunden was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).