Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'1" and wears tattered old clothes. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with her Shoemaker mother left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. She has no crest. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Akra hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Adelard 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 dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her head has been shaved. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Robbie is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). White opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. With wild golden hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and doesn't want to be a baker and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 90 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered orcs who tried to eat his hand. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. He is physically well-built. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Animal Trainer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Animal Trainer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Armorer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Amber (150 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: This western man is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver crest is heavily combed to the left. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in a small island village. Tarhun was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Soapmaker. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'6". She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Helen took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shortspear and armor she uses now. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Opinionated. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 60 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp).