Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. 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 history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. 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 always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Revenge; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 22000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tattered old clothes. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Balifra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Red spinel (120 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Sard (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Jet (120 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: Borun lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 pp. Jade (160 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.