Description: This eastern man wears bulky white painted plate armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is cut close to his head. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'3". She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raiann was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Raiann never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 130 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Mhurren was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Amethyst (110 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His tied-back hair is red. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Eberk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 gp.