Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 worked as a Ruler like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ugol grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Bard 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's in love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Jade (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She found a children's book about a Human Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. She carries a battered scimitar and tarnished quarterstaff as well. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 330 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.