Description: This malnourished man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Zook never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Bundrigo was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Bundrigo's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rose (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Amber (160 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Amber (160 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'3" southern woman, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is white and very short. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Veloptima fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears dull green sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. Her black crest is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kadana grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears his blue hair up. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is a great chef.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gifted student he started as a Body Guard, but he got bored and became a Bookbinder. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 12000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Coral (150 gp). Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and is pretty ugly. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gorgûm was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp).