Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in the north. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Ovina was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in a small desert village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Therlin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to be a butcher again

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He has moderate length orange fur. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Shadow was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 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 (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. She has moderate length black fur. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She uses divination through singing.

History: She got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Coral (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. With bright brown hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Eida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She bought a morningstar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 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.