Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and very much looks the part of a Courier. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nuraval was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

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

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Coral (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jet (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Moss agate (5 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear violet tank tops with grey pants. He has no hair. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a Laborer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Shane was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He struck the Laborer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears just a violet suit, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. His hair is white and curly. He has green eyes and a violet hat with a black feather.

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 refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He became a Navigator soon after.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears just a blue suit. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. She has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a red feather.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tan tunic with brown highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is physically well-built. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Abalaba was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to be a tanner again

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Aquamarine (1400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

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. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Blorg will drive conversation. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1800 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp).