Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His green crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Adrex lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: He hates Tabaxis with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has a crush on the local courier

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1800 sp. Moss agate (4 gp). Coral (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Guard. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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 was born several months after his father was called into army service. Efferil abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 120 gp.