Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is dark red, silky, and of moderate length. 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 is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Mantus hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Mantus was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ulfgar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. His red fur is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in a small island village. He worked as a nervous Beggar and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 18000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He wears a worn and beaten armor. His copper crest is singed and shortened. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Assassin for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her small red hat.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Nora was born the youngest of three triplets. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a brown coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her cinnamon fur is still thick. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She found a children's book about a Tabaxi Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She tends to her Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. The war was a terrible time for him, and Fabien does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).