Description: An older man who wears tattered old clothes, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are blue.

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. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Emerald (1300 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a Cartwright, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, marred by beers. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has amber eyes and a grey hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a great chef.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his red hair up. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Shágflak hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. 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 north. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver ewer (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a hunchback. She has wavy black hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She found a children's book about a Halfling 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and balancing her hectic life and new adventurer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses like a well dressed Detective does and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Thiala was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.