Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Ortegar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Ortegar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ortegar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Howard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her monstrous two handed axe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. The war was a terrible time for her, and Elizabeth does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Alexandre hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Alexandre was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Alexandre decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Alexandre was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.