Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ilde does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Ilde was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his white hair down. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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. Barendd fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 cp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a black small hat and black clothes. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. She wears a mask on her face.

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 is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 sp. 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a white top hat and white clothes. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Lubash lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Healer responsibilities is difficult; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her silver eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Uzza was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: An older woman who wears a grey broad hat and grey clothes, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Being a Bounty Hunter 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 wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He usually wears his tan robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Fletcher, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Healer.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He got into the Junk Dealer business at a young age. When Pirithin reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He became a Junk Dealer soon after.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.