Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sellsword arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull white iron scale mail. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and greatswords. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dull white sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Bulzo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Bulzo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a brown coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Dalgal was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Actor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Shepherd. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gifted student he started as a Seamstress, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She usually wears her tan robe and has her spear always slung over her shoulder. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Tiaathque hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a yellow shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Raymond enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Raymond was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.