Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 140 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is typically in his Ploughman uniform. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He takes great joy in being the best Ploughman in town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He tends to his Ploughman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

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

Possessions: 60 gp.