Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a tattooed face.

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 is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 23000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). White opal (700 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat, and carries lances. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 harsh and unforgiving.

History: Dworic was born the youngest of three triplets. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a simple grey robe with brown stripes complete with hood, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oriel grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She wears her black hair down. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Amber (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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, Vondal is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of opal and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She has slicked back auburn hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born into a rich family. She married young, but lost her spouse to brigands. 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: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Sensitive, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jet (150 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Coral (150 gp). Azurite (9 gp).