Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She has hazel eyes and a red hat with a brown feather.

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 is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Jo hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 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 (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shoemaker. She is a great chef.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has achieved small success as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She has silver eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, and carries longswords. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Robert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moss agate (14 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born in the north to a Soapmaker, Alex learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 gp. White opal (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a fancy brown suit. He has moderate length red hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a green broad hat and green clothes. She has dyed her greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. 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 since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She's in love; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amber (150 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.