Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Grom speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Grom was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 260 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. Her crest is black and curly. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Farmer. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Rose (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a flattop hair cut. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. 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. Galinndan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.