Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Pelaios enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Pelaios was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are white.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears skinny pants and wears a black and brown robe with the hood down. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Gomory was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Sailor. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 10 pp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a colorful flower in his bronze crest. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.