Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'1" and wears tattered old clothes. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with her Shoemaker mother left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. She has no crest. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Akra hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Adelard abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her head has been shaved. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Robbie is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). White opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. With wild golden hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and doesn't want to be a baker and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 90 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp).