Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His tied-back hair is red. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ratlûg isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has taken up work as a Actor and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Actor

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

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (8 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his silver eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born in the west to a Engraver, Thamuz learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Engraver. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Thamuz never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Eye agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His orange fur is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady yellow eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He uses divination through singing.

History: Five was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 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.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting giants, the young Vicky began to lead the lost caravan. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Vicky never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1400 pp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Mary is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Adventurer profession.

History: Eggren lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 east. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 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 (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Traulam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).