Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His hair is white and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this southern woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and tan tie. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is portly but not overly obese. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. 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: Herleva lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jade (150 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is white and curly. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of a Dyer, who enjoyed hunting, Forcas was taken on many hunting expeditions. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. He bought a scythe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 10000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'2". He wears a black shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and white pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Vassago lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Coral (60 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. His copper crest has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gargax's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He bought a hand crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To be a Architect again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'3". He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp.