Description: He is a husky man, who is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Norsko hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Norsko was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear black tank tops with yellow pants. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He uses divination through singing.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. 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. After a long history of fighting, Shump and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Jet (100 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His crest is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 31. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her tied-back hair is silver. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Nalaed hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp).