Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Hunter and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: This western woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Amber (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'9" and dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is white and very short. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

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. 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: Vicky was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White opal (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She carries with her a set of pickaxes on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Sard (50 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: Gifted from a young age, Senteq studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

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

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: A 5'6" eastern woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a very tight haircut. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She takes great joy in being the best Mason in town.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anne fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Sard (20 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Coral (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with black slacks. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Balifra isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She uses divination through singing.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.