Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Avice lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Avice abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who dresses like a well dressed Courier does, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in a small island village. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. He carries with him a set of bastard swords on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 13000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Coral (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is short and black. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rose (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Amber (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Ortegar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 16000 gp. Jade (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Jasper (40 gp). White opal (900 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Malachite (8 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Coral (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has moderate length brown hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).