Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long brown fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Coral (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: An older woman who dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks, she is not a threatening figure. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Salanop hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). White opal (400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Coral (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (9 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He is physically well-built. His beige fur is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Leaf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Tod speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Tod lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He became a Healer soon after.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a green armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. She has moderate length dark red hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Sekhmet alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. After coming to the age of reason, Thamior took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Sard (30 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Sard (30 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jet (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in earthy colors with a black and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. His gold crest is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Animal Trainer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Ildrex hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He married young, but lost his spouse to orcs. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).