Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. She wears her auburn hair up. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 44. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jade (120 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'5" and is wearing a long, green cloak. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His crest is silver and very short. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Azzakh hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dull grey sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished sickle as well. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the east. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thradal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Coral (50 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Coral (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her red crest is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and someone believes her a fraud

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 pp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and brown. His ears are large.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (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.