Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with yellow slacks. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He bought a trident and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Shava and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1400 pp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Coral (140 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Sard (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His red crest has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Gorbundus and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rose (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Coral (80 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.