Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He keeps his long bronze crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are red.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. A true patriot, Pijjirik would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 14000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Jet (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). White opal (800 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He tends to wear a large red jacket. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Joser was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mayor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Marshal, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a hunchback. His white hair is still thick. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of a Masseuse, who enjoyed hunting, Zâthra was taken on many hunting expeditions. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears blue trousers with white and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Waywocket studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Waywocket took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Red spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, marred by sweets. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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 raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Ploughman.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 11000 gp. Coral (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Coral (50 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jet (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). White pearl (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ranala grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 pp. Emerald (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Sard (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood. She wears a colorful flower in her rusty crest. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Biri was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.