Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a mace on his belt. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Skak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 37000 sp. Red garnet (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Târz lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Scribe they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Layabout, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: White opal (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her black fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Smoking will drive conversation. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He stands about 3'6" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. The war was a terrible time for him, and Oppleby does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She likes to wear grey tank tops with tan skirt. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of a Courier, who enjoyed hunting, Liftrasa was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears bulky green painted plate armor. Her rusty crest is greasy and uncared for. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 20. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Aasathra does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Aasathra was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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

History: Born in the south to a Crown-heir, Simon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 13000 sp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Naal was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

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

Description: An older woman who wears a fancy black dress, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has white eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1300 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).