Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a green tunic with blue highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the west to a Cook, Gargax learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Anastrianna is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Anastrianna reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and carries lances. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Kairon was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Greedy. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, pastel shirt, and black tie. Her hair is cut close to her head. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 19000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with white slacks. Her crest is copper and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Mishann's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is red and very short. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Reynard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Family, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His hair is short and silver. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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 (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.