Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His tied-back hair is golden. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 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). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a grey shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her head has been shaved. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Volen took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up crossbow and armor she uses now. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 18000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 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 (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Faral studied abroad. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has golden hair. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He also hits on men, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arnold fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'0" when asserting herself. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born in the north. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a hunchback. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 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 (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).