Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His hair is short and black. His ears are large.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Jade (60 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'10" when asserting herself. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Ella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Ella alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her head has been shaved. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Alice was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 150 gp.