Description: He wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case, and carries spears. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 pp. Azurite (5 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in an above average manner. His brown hair is lengthy. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gnarsh embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Shipwright. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Coral (120 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jet (120 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her white crest is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Korinn was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). White opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Black opal (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Thorpe lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: A 5'6" northern woman, she wears long strands of jet and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears her auburn hair down. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 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). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this western woman prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.