Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A true patriot, Mara would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Mara and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is typically in his Marshal uniform. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tattered old clothes. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thorin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 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 (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born in the north to a Courier, Semyaza learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her first spouse was a Guard, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 3'11". She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears a colorful flower in her black crest. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is content; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Dalgal was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.