Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his falchion with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Bruz hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Now he works as a dancing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her fur is white and very short. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. River abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her tied-back hair is auburn. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with tan slacks. She wears her brown hair up. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.