Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. After a long history of fighting, Shax and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears a green coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His crest is scarlet and very short. He has a tattooed face.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maagog fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'11". He wears just a grey suit. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After months of barely getting by, Dain managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She wears a tan vest and prefers grey and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She carries with her a set of whips, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Chaedi studied abroad. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing a long, green cloak. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Knight but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her childhood dream was to be a Glassblower, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Karash's homeland. Karash decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Baker. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To protect his home; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Guardian. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2200 gp. Emerald (900 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.