Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair is thinning but still full. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and many orcs want him driven away

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Azurite (11 gp). White opal (700 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. He wears his red hair down. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the east. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this southern woman prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a very tight haircut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the south to a Apothecary, Silaqui learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bookbinder. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jet (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Amber (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: This man has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His brass crest is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He uses divination through singing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. Her hair is short and red. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: Engong hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Jet (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Coral (110 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: Pijjirik wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shipwright they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Layabout, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Sard (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. The war was a terrible time for her, and Avice does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Avice was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.