Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a red vest and prefers violet and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He uses divination through singing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rose (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Jet (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. He wears his black hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Marbas was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp).

Description: This woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her scarlet crest is braided into rings. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a body guard and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 pp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a white vest and prefers red and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Ar-Karo never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He very much looks the part of a Bricklayer. His hair is black and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Hork took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He has achieved small success as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 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: 5'2" and muscular, this southern man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair is thinning but still full. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

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

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'4". He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His white hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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 he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp).