Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gruk isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. He is a bit of a macho man 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, Gruk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gruk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has slicked back brown hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Animal Trainer. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 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 (50 gp).

Description: A 5'8" northern man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His golden hair is braided into rings. His eyes are green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She usually wears her green robe and has her sickle always slung over her shoulder. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Verin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 15000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Dagnal was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Dagnal's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Dagnal and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this northern man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He worked as a nervous Jeweler and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 18000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 17000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Major magic item.