Description: This western man wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Orthog was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman wears a violet tunic with yellow highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'1". She is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and black handkerchief worn on her left side, and her gloved hand is found clutching a whip. She has a very tight haircut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: Born to a Glassblower, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Oriel 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 dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Coral (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Howard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: A 4'9" western woman, she dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her brown fur is braided into rings. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this western woman very much looks the part of a Painter. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). White pearl (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Jade (100 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

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 is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 pp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.