Description: She is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Valida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Valida was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rose (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and is pretty ugly. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Gerard was born the youngest of three triplets. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Coral (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

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. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is mildly Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Vaina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Occupation: Server

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

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Bonds: Guardian, Military, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).