Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. Her red hair is wavy and long. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: Vorka lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has wavy red hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Reirak grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Anakis lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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 mother; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miner and was forced into it by her family; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has wavy golden hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Jet (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. She is portly but not overly obese. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rose (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).