Description: This late middle aged man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 2'9" northern woman, she wears a red wide-brimmed hat and red clothes. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Bather. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Jo was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: This southern woman prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Amber (40 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rose (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, black cloak. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Jet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is black and very short. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Maiathah is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. 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. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). White pearl (100 gp).

Description: This northern woman is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Thodris hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of a Miller, who enjoyed hunting, Thodris was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Thodris took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up glaive and armor she uses now. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jade (70 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Amber (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp).