Description: A middle-aged man, he wears skinny pants and wears a brown and pastel robe with the hood down, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2200 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She tends to wear a large white jacket. She is an epitome of beauty. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A true patriot, Jo would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and he perpetually has his scimitar ready. His white hair is long and unkept. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'8" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Huru embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: An older man who wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, he is not a threatening figure. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Brottor and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She tends to wear a large black jacket. She has styled her scarlet crest well, parting it to the left. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She is content; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

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. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a grey tunic with green highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has slicked back chestnut hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Performer; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 sp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Sard (70 gp).