Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for her, and Veloptima does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She got into the Knight business at a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a Knight soon after.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue tunic with red highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Fivin took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. After a long history of fighting, Fivin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and carries shortspears. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Zûgor 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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Zûgor's homeland. Zûgor decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and grey robe with the hood down. His hair is brown and curly. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. 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.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: Gildmak was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 pp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Obsidian (7 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.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Charles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He struck the Shepherd job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'1" northern man, he is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.