Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. She carries with her a set of falchions on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Pearl's homeland. Pearl decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Terse, Mundane. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Vassago studied abroad. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears just a grey suit. His hair is cut close to his head. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Travok was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He has hazel eyes and a yellow hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 4 Holy water.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this eastern woman wears white trousers with blue and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Robbie lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: This malnourished man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to protect his home

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is dressed in an above average manner. His white hair is thinning but still full. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a Shoemaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Deep green spinel (160 gp).