Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a spear on his belt. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: Gifted from a young age, Thorpe studied abroad. He found a children's book about a Halfling Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She has done her best to style her white fur to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She has a hunchback. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Servant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Althaea hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Althaea has worked very hard to control her curse. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is renowned for her bright pastel dresses and hats. Her beige fur is greasy and uncared for. Her copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Blacksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and many orcs want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 120 gp.