Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears just a black suit. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She married young, but lost her spouse to orcs. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs.

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has moderate length black hair. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Mella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student she started as a Scribe, but she got bored and became a Butcher. She's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has no hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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 is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Brakka was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Performer. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his gray fur up. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a great chef.

History: Spear was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 pp. Coral (120 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears grey trousers with blue and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her first spouse was a Servant, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Terse, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small violet clips. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vaina's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. White opal (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.