Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Adelard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'0" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. A true patriot, Fistula would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Fistula was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 310 pp. Silver pearl (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: Travok hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 50 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jet (100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a fancy red suit, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Red garnet (90 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.