Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His brass crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 98. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Mreksh enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is typically in her Blacksmith uniform. Her fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At some point she was captured by giants and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has worked as a Blacksmith like her mother before her.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jade (40 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jade (40 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Gerald was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Jet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Sard (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Amethyst (80 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Barber hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 9000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Rose (30 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Jet (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. She has wavy silver hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Helen grew up listening to her mother's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears red trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1100 pp.

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bowyer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: He got into the Bowyer business at a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp).