Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dull red sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed lance, just in case. She has no hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her blue hair is still thick. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a Barkeep first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Agatha was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Through the years after Agatha was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Agatha's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she has a crush on the local interpreter

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 12000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His red hair is lengthy. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Kilvar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Kilvar was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Slave Trader. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Amber (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Coral (160 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear yellow tank tops with brown pants. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears professional attire. She has moderate length orange fur. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Jade was born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Coral (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.