Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is silver and curly. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Artin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has black hair. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). 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: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

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

Possessions: 400 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a grey broad hat and grey clothes. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He worked as a nervous Sellsword and found it very stressful. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blue hair. His skin is flawless and his silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is short and blonde. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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 the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 80 gp. Hematite (7 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. He keeps his orange fur in a flapper bob. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 130 gp. Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries a battered spear and tarnished morningstar as well. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Jak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a Actor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: Standing 6'3", this woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her brass crest is greasy and uncared for. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and a strong sense of loyalty to dragonborn people

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 150 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp).