Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise white.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: This malnourished man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

History: Nelkin was born the youngest of three triplets. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has wavy auburn hair. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Spyglass. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Simple lock.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a colorful flower in his red crest. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Heskan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His parents enrolled him in a Barbarian school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He carries with him a set of greatswords on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. A true patriot, Koeth would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dilettante. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an entirely brown suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Born in the east to a Mercenary, Nora learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.