Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She has moderate length purple hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shava fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Malachite (10 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). 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 simple red robe with green stripes complete with hood. His hair is long and silver with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Emerald (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Locksmith they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Cook, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears bulky grey painted plate armor. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Artin was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 Herbalist. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 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 (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Coral (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rose (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 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: This slender man stands about 2'11". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Hamil lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Cartwright, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 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 (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her first spouse was a Mayor, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and many gnolls want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jade (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.