Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. He has no hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Grom embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Grom took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sword and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 pp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Oppleby was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, In love, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp).

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and white robe with the hood down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'9" when asserting herself. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Audhild is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Audhild was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Audhild's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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 (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp).

Description: 3'6" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dalaba grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Felosial was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She became a Hunter soon after.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a white cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Merla hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Merla alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Merla was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 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.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is chestnut and curly. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Bookbinder father left him crippled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.