Description: This malnourished man wears tan 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 greatsword. He has auburn hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Doctor

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

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs, 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 sports a flattop hair cut. Her black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 350 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ahlyssa grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ahlyssa. She tends to her Servant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather, and is pretty ugly. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

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 has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his axe. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

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 disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Igden was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Fortune-teller. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Ratlûg hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 160 pp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He carries with him a set of whips on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His orange fur is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 20 pp. Jasper (50 gp).

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She takes great joy in being the best Mortician in town.

History: She got into the Mortician business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mortician. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Obsidian (4 gp).