Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Pikar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: A 3'2" northern man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Howard's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Howard grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 11000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She carries a battered sai and tarnished mace as well. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Shava has worked very hard to control her curse. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Cook does. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Purson was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. During his travels, Purson and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Purson discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Purson fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Sun's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Body Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Jet (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. He has rusty crest. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Adventurer mother left him crippled. After a long history of fighting, Rathkran and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.