Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. One day when Norman was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Norman was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 pp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sard (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rose (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Emerald (600 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has wavy brown hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. 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 dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Star ruby (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp).

Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has a very tight haircut. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her feathered blue hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A freak accident while working with her Servant father left her crippled. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, red shirt, and yellow tie and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Slave, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 22000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a black tunic with red highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Dyer profession.

History: Born in the east to a Mortician, Shava learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Shava 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 bought a sai and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a dyer again

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Nature, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Major magic item.