Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed yellow hat.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 35. 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. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. His rusty crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

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. A true patriot, Heskan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heskan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). White opal (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'3" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has wavy auburn hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Engraver they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Dilettante, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her red hair is braided into rings. This silver eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Bune was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Bune took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up crossbow and armor she uses now. She has taken up work as a Spice Merchant and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 16000 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Amber (160 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'4". She wears a black shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and brown pants. Her hair is short and red. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady silver eyes.

Personality: Gadreel is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Sard (30 gp). Jade (130 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rose (30 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her greatsword always slung over her shoulder. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She has done her best to style her bronze crest to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Hillanot hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Her parents were killed by goblins in a raid when she was still a young child. The goblins captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.