Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are black.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oriax fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern woman wears professional attire. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Brewer father left her crippled. After a long history of fighting, Ishte and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her crest is scarlet, silky, and of moderate length. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears green trousers with yellow and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Ideals: Professionalism, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 sp. Sard (40 gp).