Description: This eastern woman is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a Mortician, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but she was a colossal failure. After a long history of fighting, Bendoo and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Arnold hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'4" and wears a simple green robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her gold crest is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). White opal (900 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Emerald (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'0" and dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 became a Slave Trader soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Sensitive, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman wears baggy white pantaloons and a red scarf. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a great chef.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Dee was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.