Description: He usually wears his yellow robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Richard was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 pp. Rose (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a pastel poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is portly but not overly obese. She has no fur. Her yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Silent was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a bow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Zûmug is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Zûmug was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

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

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1200 pp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jade (70 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has wavy blonde hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Gifted from a young age, Kithri studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue sapphire (700 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Amber (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has styled his lavender fur well, parting it to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Cask will drive conversation. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 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). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).