Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her hair is blue and very short. Her ears are large.

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. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Pyra has worked very hard to control her curse. After a long history of fighting, Pyra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 pp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jade (50 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts, and he perpetually has his scimitar ready. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 pp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Coral (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Gardener father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are violet and catlike.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shane was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Shane was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Sard (50 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She prefers to wear flannel. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Tomph speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Dilettante but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She tends to wear a yellow poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Williamina grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She bought a dagger and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Jet (70 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small violet clips. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the east. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Amber (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.