Description: She wears a blue coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. After coming to the age of reason, Veloptima took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy, Secretive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1200 pp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Coral (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Jade (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, 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 auburn hair is well kept. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. 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. Panana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is white and curly. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Myria was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Herbalist and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of amber and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He carries a battered axe and tarnished warhammer as well. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Varis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

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. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 pp. Obsidian (10 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 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.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He keeps his long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Sard (20 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His fur is beige and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He struck the Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Job, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.