Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Az-Rans alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His white crest is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shipwright arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Jet (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jet (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Griselda grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, tan shirt, and green tie. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Tanner. 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'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). White opal (600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Coral (70 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. She has a very tight haircut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tenena embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She takes great joy in being the best Body Guard in town.

History: Tenena lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Coral (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sard (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). White opal (900 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'7" northern man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His copper crest is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 pp. Coral (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.