Description: She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She carries a battered bow and tarnished shortbow as well. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Juliana was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Juliana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Persistence, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1500 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Neega reached her early adolescence her Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 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 prefers to wear flannel. His chestnut hair is still thick. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Rûkdûg embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his brown hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His first spouse was a Armorer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicor fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He wears his blonde hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Charles grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man tends to wear a large green jacket. His hair is black and curly. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 250 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses like a well dressed Performer does. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Raer 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is dressed in an above average manner. She is an epitome of beauty. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She comes from a rich western family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).