Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 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 (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Hrathy was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She worked as a nervous Fisher and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Priest, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 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: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Meriele was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Navigator. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Rose (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Galiena will drive conversation. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

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: To prove her worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Crampernap hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Crampernap lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Gold music box (3000 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Creega was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.