Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he usually wears his tan robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mercenary born in the past three hundred years. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (16 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a white cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. She has a very tight haircut. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Jo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Jo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His crest is short and red. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is a Sculptor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Sculptor responsibilities is difficult; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Orsik enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Orsik grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 cp.