Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'1". He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and his gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a Unemployed, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a Miller, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Huru was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Huru decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: He wears a violet coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered orcs who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is physically well-built. She has red fur. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Windy alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1800 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp).