Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'4" and wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tawar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 pp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

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. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Ekk hails from a village terrorized by illithids. 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: She wants revenge against illithids; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'5". She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length red hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, In love, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Peridot (60 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and he perpetually has his longsword ready. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 has never given up on his poetry dream.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When Senteq reached his early adolescence his Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Coral (70 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jet (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). White opal (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has moderate length golden hair. He has violet eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He bought a hammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rose (80 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Major magic item.