Description: A 6'2" eastern woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Cook born in the past three hundred years. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Ekk learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Coral (70 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Virra speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Virra hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Virra alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Virra was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His scarlet crest is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mercenary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Baradad lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears dull white sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She got into the Cartwright business at a young age. Dell liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver ewer (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a yellow coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His tied-back hair is silver. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east to a Bellfounder, Berrian learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bellfounder. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Rose (60 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Coral (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished crossbow as well. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: Standing 4'1", this man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Gilthur enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist, Addict. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.