Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a worn and beaten armor. She has wavy silver hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has done her best to style her copper crest to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

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: Revenge; and many orcs want her driven away

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a brown vest and prefers black and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 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 younger middle-aged man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and a wedding ring on his right hand. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jet (40 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Amber (60 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Coral (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Jet (60 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.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp).