Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. His silver hair is singed and shortened. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nil embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Nil was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bricklayer. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. With wild blonde hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the south to a Farmer, Artin learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has achieved small success as a Farmer.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 sp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp).