Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her crest is scarlet and very short. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Akra alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sellsword. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Agatha was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Gifted from a young age, Havilar studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white crest is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Sethrekar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a trident on his belt. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Traubon was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Traubon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Courier arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Valanthe wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Bloodstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Jade (130 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Euphemia was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Slave Trader. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Slave Trader for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.