Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a red coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Assassin they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Gardener, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to protect his home

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'6" and prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jade (80 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

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 is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born into a rich family. Through the years after Veloptima was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Veloptima's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 900 pp. Brown diamond (8000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He carries a battered hammer and tarnished glaive as well. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Revenge; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Rose (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. His tied-back hair is black. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jade (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Amber (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Rose (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'0". She wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available she will default to her hand crossbow, and her gloved hand is found clutching a hand crossbow. She has wavy auburn hair. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Astar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He struck the Performer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Disease, Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.