Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a simple brown robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Coral (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. She carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished scythe as well. Her silver hair is still thick. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Oriff's homeland. Oriff decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: He wears a simple white robe with green stripes complete with hood. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished sickle as well. He has silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Cynical, Insane, Ugly. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Coral (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Coral (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: She usually wears her grey robe and has her shield always slung over her shoulder. She carries a battered longbow and tarnished shield as well. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Agatha speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Agatha fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She has slicked back golden hair. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Adventurer for the past few years.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Major magic item.