Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ratak embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ratak studied abroad. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Occupation: Cook

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is dark red and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Thamuz was born with his father's beautiful face. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Barkeep job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Insane, Terse. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and brown robe with the hood down. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Maiathah is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: An older man who wears tattered old clothes, he is not a threatening figure. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 sp. White pearl (50 gp). 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 70 gp.