Description: This southern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his long black crest kept up in a rat tail. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a Butcher, his father struggled to pay the bills. Norkruuth was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Painter. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by his family.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 pp. Azurite (12 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: This woman wears long strands of amber and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and sports empty pouches on her belt. With wild blonde hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Hematite (8 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 pp. White pearl (120 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears white trousers with grey and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Mâku was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Mâku 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp).

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this western man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Azurite (8 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: He is in excellent shape and is typically in his Architect uniform. His crest is gold and curly. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Rhogar was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Architect for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rose (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Jet (110 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).