Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Bernard reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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. Bernard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 pp. Carnelian (80 gp). Coral (160 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Sard (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jet (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Star ruby (600 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. With bright chestnut hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He dresses like a well dressed Stableman does. His silver crest is matted, messy, and big. He has gold eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Patrin will drive conversation. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Patrin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Engraver, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Coral (160 gp). White opal (800 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Coral (160 gp).

Description: She wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. She carries with her a set of flails, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her first spouse was a Hunter, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Chem liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1700 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are blue.

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 is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2500 pp. Emerald (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a blue coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a great chef.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her first spouse was a Painter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black opal (1100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).