Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oriff grew up listening to her father's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oriff fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Darrow was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Nybarg lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Nybarg was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nybarg's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Nybarg and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is chestnut and curly. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 sp. Rose (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a large grey jacket. He has shaved his head bald. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Duergath is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Duergath took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her black hair is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is well kept. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She became a Mayor soon after.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and red handkerchief worn on her right side. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Layabout business.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Gardener.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Impulsive, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 sp.