Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Oren is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform After a long history of fighting, Oren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Dyer, but he got bored and became a Fortune-teller. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Revenge; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1600 pp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Oloric wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... The war was a terrible time for him, and Oloric does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Oloric was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 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 (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His yellow fur is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Shivering hails from a village terrorized by brigands. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered brigands who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Coral (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Coral (60 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Amber (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is short and silver. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is a Weaver first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears bulky green painted plate armor. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Sekhmet was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1500 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a worn and beaten armor. She has wavy white hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Liftrasa isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Liftrasa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 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.