Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by her family; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a great chef.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady silver eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Laborer profession.

History: Joser was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Banker and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Banker.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

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

Possessions: 500 gp. Jet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears blue trousers with green and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Rael was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Raer is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gifted student she started as a Soapmaker, but she got bored and became a Mercenary. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She wears her silver hair up. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Ilanis lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Ilanis's homeland. Ilanis decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'0". He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Dain is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dain studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 320 gp.