Description: He wears a blue tunic with yellow highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 310 gp. Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her red hair is wavy and long. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sellsword. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sellsword.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He has moderate length white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Bilbron lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Depressed, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his chestnut hair up. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting giants, the young Theren began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.