Description: A moderately attractive man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is cut short. He has green eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Zogdûsh's homeland. Zogdûsh decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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. Zogdûsh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear blue tank tops with brown pants. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a Shepherd, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Aerdeth took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up flail and armor he uses now. 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. Aerdeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail, and she perpetually has her quarterstaff ready. With bright silver hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is an amazing painter.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Eridred grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Eridred. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 220 gp. Jade (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a red armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. She has a very tight haircut. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Onyx (60 gp).