Description: An older woman who wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available she will default to her club, she is not a threatening figure. Her dark red hair is lengthy. This white eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: She wears brown trousers with white and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and carries scythes. Her head has been shaved. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'4". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sword. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears brown trousers with white and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ulfgar will drive conversation. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

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: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has styled her black fur well, parting it to the left. This copper eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He has moderate length silver hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.