Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. After coming to the age of reason, Ernest took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has achieved small success as a Architect.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. His hair is silver and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: An older man who wears brown trousers with red and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Darrak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

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

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His silver hair is lengthy. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.