Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her gold crest is matted, messy, and big. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker black hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for her, and Gilkass does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Gilkass was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 cp. Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is physically well-built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Sindri was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Navigator work with an outfit from a few towns over. Navigator work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is brown and curly. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. Halimath enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and green tie. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Kabbarg abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 sp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Birel was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She bought a bastard sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has moderate length red hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This woman sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Vorka was born the youngest of three triplets. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Trail was born the youngest of three triplets. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 230 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).