Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is a great chef.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 14000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 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 (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this northern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Dilettante who has hired her part-time. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Jo 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 has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is physically well-built. His tied-back hair is auburn. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jet (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Oloric is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a scimitar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sai. She sports red long hair. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cook and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Coral (130 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Amber (130 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.