Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 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.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She is portly but not overly obese. She has wavy orange fur. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). White opal (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He carries with him a set of scimitars on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

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

Possessions: 1400 pp. Moonstone (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His scarlet crest is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Kriv was born with his father's beautiful face. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her beige fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and yellow handkerchief worn on her right side, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is still thick. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1500 pp. Coral (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Coral (160 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.