Description: This man wears long strands of opal and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Alston hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Alston 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. Alston 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. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She stands about 3'2" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has blonde hair. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a white tunic with brown highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bendoo embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She tends to her Bounty Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and he perpetually has his shortspear ready. His red hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Knight, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Tourmaline (150 gp). 4 Smokesticks.