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 wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Erky enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Erky studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. During his travels, Erky and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Erky discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Erky fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black opal (500 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 late middle aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Sard (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Jet (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his golden hair down. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Baker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 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 has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has wavy auburn hair. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Jeweler profession.

History: Gifted from a young age, Grigi studied abroad. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Barkeep born in the past three hundred years. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Verin was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When Verin reached her early adolescence her Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'0" and is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on her left side. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

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. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 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 (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. 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 hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. One day when Traki was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Traki was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Traki was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many orcs want him driven away

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.