Description: He wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He uses divination through singing.

History: Ishgha was born with his mother's beautiful face. When Ishgha reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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 desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 pp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jet (70 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: She very much looks the part of a Shoemaker. She is physically well-built. Her cinnamon fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Cloud was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her childhood dream was to be a Carpenter, but she was a colossal failure. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 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 (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 16000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her greataxe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tippletoe isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Tippletoe was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Carter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 pp. Zircon (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Amber (100 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.