Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He carries with him a set of crossbows, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Coral (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. Her blue hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Gifted from a young age, Azza studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She refers to her adoptive mother 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: Gifted from a young age, Hatae studied abroad. Her first spouse was a Soapmaker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and doesn't want to be a apothecary and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: A 5'2" eastern man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'2" when asserting herself. Her tied-back hair is brown. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Torgga was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her first spouse was a Bather, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jet (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Hugh was born the youngest of three triplets. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mortician they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Architect, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, In love, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Carnelian (20 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.