Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a fancy white suit. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Amber (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aldous embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Aldous was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Sard (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has hazel eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Coral (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amber (140 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her red crest is long and unkept. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jaxi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Manea was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 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: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.