Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a Bowyer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: Standing 5'10", this man is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a Body Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Body Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Braak was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Braak's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Unemployed. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 sp. Jade (160 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

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 does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'8" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in the west. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Masseuse profession.

History: She was born into a rich family. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, In love, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2400 sp. Zircon (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp).