Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Dorn grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Dorn. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'6". She wears a simple black robe with violet stripes complete with hood. Her rusty crest is thinning but still full. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Megren speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Megren was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her fur is short and gray. She is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 380 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).