Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Hrathy hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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: This woman stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star ruby (500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Jade (160 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Coral (160 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Weaver business at a young age. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Faran and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Shipwright again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has moderate length golden hair. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered red hat.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Jet (90 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Rose (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: A 3'2" western woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Olivia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.