Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has orange fur. He has blue eyes and a pastel hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 31000 sp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this southern man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bulzo does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson yellow hat.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Hadwisa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has no hair. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Barbena isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 150 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Bagabug hails from a village terrorized by drow. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Elizabeth was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 110 gp.