Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Hork began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has wavy bronze crest. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. 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: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She wears her golden hair down. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Blacksmith born in the past three hundred years. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the west to a Blacksmith, Vanchu learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up work as a Blacksmith and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.