Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a red shirt with thin green vertical stripes and tan pants. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He worked as a nervous Junk Dealer and found it very stressful. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Brakka isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Coral (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a red coat with tan slacks. His red hair is knotted and matted. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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, Orryn is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Orryn 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Architect they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Layabout, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His beige fur is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady copper eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Fragrant is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Fragrant was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His auburn hair is lengthy. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson red hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: The child of a Architect, who enjoyed hunting, Ortegar was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Architect they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Sculptor, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he's in love

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Amber (100 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Jet (100 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Jet (120 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jade (120 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).