Description: This dark-skinned male wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Bertram hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bertram was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Revenge; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her childhood dream was to be a Tanner, but she was a colossal failure. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Therai grew up listening to his father's many stories. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears her black hair down. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a great chef.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect her home

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.