Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available she will default to her halberd. She wears her white crest down. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely pastel suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and carries pickaxes. Her fur is lavender, silky, and of moderate length. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aura fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She sports chestnut long hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She has violet eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jade (110 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Hematite (10 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He usually wears his white robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. 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. Bûth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Rose (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jet (130 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a white coat with blue slacks, and carries bastard swords. Her red crest, when down, is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of a Engraver, who enjoyed hunting, Arava was taken on many hunting expeditions. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Engraver. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 9000 gp.