Description: This dark-skinned female wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her mace with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears her brown hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Althaea was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An older man who wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand his business

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 150 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Isabella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Lewis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1800 sp.