Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gruk hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. While he appears to be a normal Half-Orc, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Artin lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student she started as a Miner, but she got bored and became a Jeweler. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shipwright but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He worked as a nervous Shipwright and found it very stressful. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This woman is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has moderate length blue hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Kasdeya was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.