Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His red hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: He wears white trousers with grey and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Interpreter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Morg was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp).

Description: 3'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a black and white robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ubada isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a Dyer, her father struggled to pay the bills. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'1" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. To her fellows she 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: Born to a Barkeep, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'0" when asserting himself. His tied-back hair is white. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Erias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rose (30 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. White opal (1300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.