Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, marred by sweets. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium 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. He has wavy white hair. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Oriax was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Marshal, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Oriax and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a yellow tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His white hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a green costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is red and very short. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Nija speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Nija is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 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 (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears a simple blue robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His ears are large.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Painter. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. He is physically well-built. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: Peren is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Mayor, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 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.