Description: He wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished lance as well. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ortegar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Server

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His childhood dream was to be a Tailor, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

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

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp.