Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 Apothecary. He's also a talented Mayor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a tan shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: Money/treasure; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and grey tie. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has moderate length black hair. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

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. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Borun fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 900 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is physically well-built. His hair is white and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. Her auburn hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Margery alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gifted student she started as a Shepherd, but she got bored and became a Blacksmith. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Carnelian (40 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy rusty crest. He wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has a hunchback. He has styled his rusty crest well, parting it to the right. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.