Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was taken from her home at a very young age. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a blue vest and prefers violet and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Abalaba abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Pink pearl (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and likes to wear tan tank tops with brown skirt. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Unemployed who has hired her part-time. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Tippletoe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this southern man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is typically in his Armorer uniform. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after River was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. River's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Armorer responsibilities is difficult; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.