Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Ortegar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. He sports a flattop crest cut. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thradal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 4'9", this woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Melissa was born the youngest of three triplets. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp).