Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is red and curly. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 orcs, the young Robert began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 17000 sp. Coral (130 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Soapmaker profession.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Taklinn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Taklinn's homeland. Taklinn decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 80 pp. Carnelian (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and red robe with the hood down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Simon 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.