Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a worn and beaten armor. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west to a Butcher, Vassago learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 23000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has moderate length black hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Miner. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Bernard hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 6'7", this man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His crest is bronze and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Ildrex lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 390 gp.