Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Racist. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His crest, while still mostly copper, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Mehen was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has styled his cinnamon fur well, parting it to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Cask was born with his father's beautiful face. His first spouse was a Mercenary, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her beige fur in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Five was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black opal (900 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Jasper (60 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jet (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears dull grey sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Jade (100 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Red garnet (100 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her black crest is matted, messy, and big. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

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 disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Savaran hails from a village terrorized by giants. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Savaran was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a green cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings, and carries maces. Her bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Marshal. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.