Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. 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. Mâku fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Detective but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Herbalist born in the past three hundred years. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His hair is golden and very short. His eyes are gray and catlike.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jebeddo studied abroad. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sailor.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His yellow fur is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 sp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp).