Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Vanuath will drive conversation. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the west to a Mortician, Vanuath learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Vanuath never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and balancing his hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 210 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: An older woman who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, she is not a threatening figure. Her crest is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. 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: She was born in a small mountains village. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and many orcs want her driven away

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a green costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her crest is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born in the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is still thick. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Galinndan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Amber (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Breastplate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'3" when asserting herself. Her hair is black and curly. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a Mortician, her mother struggled to pay the bills. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1400 gp. Blue sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He bought a longsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. His crest is rusty and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who usually wears her green robe and has her ceremonial dagger always slung over her shoulder, she is not a threatening figure. Her crest is white and curly. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. While she appears to be a normal Dragonborn, 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 now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 80000 cp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his copper crest up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.