Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a red armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is golden and very short. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Mara was born the youngest of three triplets. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 130 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with pastel slacks. Her long white crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 13000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Solomon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Laborer. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Solomon was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Laborer

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

Possessions: 6000 cp. Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp).