Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At a young age her father died while driving off some dire rats. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in nunchaku use. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Architect uniform. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Architect for hire.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is portly but not overly obese. He has moderate length blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Guy enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished mace as well. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Ar-Baruk hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ar-Baruk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She bought a warhammer and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 220 gp.