Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His black hair is knotted and matted. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Mercenary business.

History: The child of a Stylist, who enjoyed hunting, Dondon was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Jade (130 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jet (130 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rose (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is silver and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. The war was a terrible time for him, and Thorin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Thorin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a yellow broad hat and yellow clothes. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a Stableman first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the south. Lia was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Stableman. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of a Sellsword, who enjoyed hunting, Verna was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 bought a axe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). White opal (500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp).

Description: 3'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a simple tan robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a Painter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.