Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". He wears long strands of ruby and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hand crossbow. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hadarai fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 14000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: This man wears a red cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Faran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age his father died while driving off some drow. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in scimitar use. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Faral was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Faral was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Shoemaker. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1800 pp. Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Coral (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Rose (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Amber (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'1". He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with violet slacks, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to protect his home

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age her father died while driving off some orcs. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in lance use. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is brown and curly. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Mardnab was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Mardnab's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Mardnab and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.