Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Mara alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and many orcs want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Sard (30 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a white vest and prefers violet and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her red hair is still thick. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Wella liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 pp. Obsidian (5 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Jade (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. She is physically well-built. Her silver crest is still thick. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her broad green hat.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Banker business.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Uadjit grew up listening to her father's many stories. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Banker. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Banker.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jade (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Jade (70 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Coral (70 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a red costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Interpreter. He became a Interpreter soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears professional attire. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. 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 is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. White pearl (120 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Igden is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).