Description: 6'7" and muscular, this northern man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this eastern woman wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. Her brown hair is well kept. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. She is portly but not overly obese. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is baby faced.

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 obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. 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. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His crest is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Gargax speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gargax lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1600 sp. A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His blue hair is singed and shortened. His white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 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 name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Chain shirt.