Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'6" when asserting herself. She has slicked back red hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Sarah's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. The war was a terrible time for her, and Sarah does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a yellow tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He takes great joy in being the best Mayor in town.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Gerard took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sword and armor he uses now. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Miller. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mayor responsibilities is difficult; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears professional attire. His silver crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She usually wears her green robe and has her crossbow always slung over her shoulder. She has brown hair. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

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

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Painter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Marshal, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a grey wide-brimmed hat and grey clothes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. 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 pair of adventurers, Anbera grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). Being a Banker kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and doesn't want to be a banker and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Coral (140 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His ears are large.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Everard will drive conversation. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Everard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 40 gp. Iolite (60 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length copper crest. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Jasper (60 gp).