Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sammal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has wavy brown hair. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student she started as a Stableman, but she got bored and became a Seamstress. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and to be a stableman again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jade (70 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His black hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rûkdûg studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A freak accident while working with his Miner mother left him crippled. During his travels, Eberk and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Eberk discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Eberk fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 18000 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Amber (90 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'5". She wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Oolah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Priest for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 20000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She uses divination through singing.

History: Chaedi was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Ostracized due to the martial 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. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jade (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.