Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 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: A moderately attractive woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Faral was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Faral was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Animal Trainer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Actor, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has red hair. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A true patriot, Rolen would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Rolen was born with his father's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

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: Addict. Bonds: Military, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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.

Description: This man wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Uraim has worked very hard to control his curse. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue sapphire (700 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Coral (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Emerald (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

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. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 800 pp. Amber (160 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and elven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 18000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He is physically well-built. His hair is cut close to his head. This white eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.