Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: To protect her home; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 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 (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and he perpetually has his sickle ready. His crest is black, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Barkeep business.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mara grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

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

History: He was born in the south. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1700 pp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and tan pants. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (1100 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. She carries with her a set of sais on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She has wavy auburn hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Jade (110 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jet (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.