Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has shaved her head bald. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Bhevek lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Nature, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this southern man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Borun was born with his mother's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Interpreter. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Oriff was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Oriff decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 340 gp.