Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. During his travels, Ortegar and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Ortegar discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Ortegar fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. A true patriot, Rieta would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Rieta took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up falchion and armor she uses now. She 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 she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Azurite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is physically well-built. He has wavy lavender fur. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Shivering enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Tanner who has hired her part-time. Nija is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She got into the Tanner business at a young age. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A freak accident while working with his Adventurer mother left him crippled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished shortbow as well. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mardred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Insane. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 270 gp. Coral (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Blacksmith. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a performer again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 60000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her top brown hat.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 sp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.