Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Oriel was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Oriel's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Oriel and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 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 (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Birel studied abroad. At some point she was captured by orcs and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern man wears tattered old clothes. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Rimmon hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses like a well dressed Marshal does. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rose (70 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.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has worked as a Navigator like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and he perpetually has his spear ready. His hair is silver and curly. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Arannis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His red crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Pijjirik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp).