Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 16000 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Jade (120 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Jet (120 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Jet (120 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Amber (120 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Meriele was born with her mother's beautiful face. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is content; and to protect her home

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 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.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a violet shirt with thin red vertical stripes and white pants. He has wavy silver hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He is a Doppelganger in disguise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1900 pp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who very much looks the part of a Blacksmith, she is not a threatening figure. With bright blonde hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Melissa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a nunchaku on her belt. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born in the south. Her childhood dream was to be a Seamstress, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Amber (50 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black pearl (500 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.

Description: This light-skinned male dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 87. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Ruler and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. White opal (800 gp). Coral (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). White opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (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.