Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a white coat with green slacks. He carries with him a set of kukris, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 50 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Trey grew up listening to his father's many stories. He married young, but lost his spouse to orcs. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His auburn hair is cut short. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 70 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp).