Description: A middle-aged man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 sp. Hematite (14 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a brown shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her long yellow fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Great hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She comes from a rich western family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 250 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp).

Description: This man wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Rangrim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1500 sp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a fancy pastel dress. Her fur is short and gray. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tricking grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Jade (70 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Cartwright born in the past three hundred years. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Vassago grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Vassago. He's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in an above average manner, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A 6'1" northern woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear red tank tops with grey pants. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are brown and catlike.

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. Pirithin enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp).