Description: She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available she will default to her mace, and carries maces. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her silver eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Akta hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Akta alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Akta fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Jade (160 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She sports auburn long hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Helen grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Moonstone (30 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His head has been shaved. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tarak grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Aust hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Aust alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'11". She wears professional attire. Her brown hair is wavy and long. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears an entirely green suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. She has dyed her greying purple hair a little too much giving a sharp purple color. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1 Bullseye lantern.