Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 Half-Orc in existence. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a Dyer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Coral (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is dressed in earthy colors with a green and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. He has done his best to style his rusty crest to look like a famous performer. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Rivaan was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cook. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her hair is cut close to her head. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is an amazing painter.

History: Katherine was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is chestnut and very short. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Paymon was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paymon 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a white scarf. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Percival was born with his father's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jet (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White pearl (50 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.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 pp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 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. 1 Minor magic item.