Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His black crest is heavily combed to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Healer profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Slave Trader. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her red fur, when down, is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Shifting is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Balimaar was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Balimaar's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 11000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears black trousers with violet and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Tagga hails from a village terrorized by goblins. At some point she was captured by goblins and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'2" and wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Ella was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1300 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 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 (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a blue tunic with violet highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: Ella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Ella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.