Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rurik will drive conversation. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Golden pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, pastel cloak. His long orange fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A true patriot, Ratbag would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1600 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has no fur. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born in the west. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She usually wears her white robe and has her trident always slung over her shoulder. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Philomena was born with her father's beautiful face. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it, marred by sweets. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Coral (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Moss agate (10 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: He wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has gold crest. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Direcris hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 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 (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp).