Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amber (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Amber (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Jade (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a hunchback. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Herbalist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Nordak learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 gp. Amber (90 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His auburn hair is still thick. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Ar-Beka and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length black hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc 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 has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1900 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 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). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 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). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Purban will drive conversation. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. She wears her golden hair up. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 12000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Carpenter, his father struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Coral (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.