Description: He wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is physically well-built. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Bonds: Family, Military, Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). White opal (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rose grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. She sports chestnut long hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). White pearl (140 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. 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. After a long history of fighting, Prosperine and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Peridot (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Amber (50 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Armorer born in the past three hundred years. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Armorer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'3" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Stableman business.

History: Vaina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Emerald (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His scarlet crest is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Greedy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 pp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp).