Description: This late middle aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Ahvain liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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 (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His tied-back hair is black. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is dark but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a Actor first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born in the south to a Actor, Nagrette learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady white eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jade (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Brewer. She's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to be a dilettante again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a worn and beaten armor. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is short and golden. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and white handkerchief worn on her left side. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of a Unemployed, who enjoyed hunting, Pyra was taken on many hunting expeditions. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.