Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is typically in his Mercenary uniform. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. 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 south. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 20 gp. Coral (160 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a fancy tan dress. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in a small desert village. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 33000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nurkara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Nurkara alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, In love, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 130 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Coral (130 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy black suit. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

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 submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Astar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly daggers and bows. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Jak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a hunchback. She has a very tight haircut. She has blue eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Drenna lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 sp. Malachite (4 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a great chef.

History: Ralf was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a painter again

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 cp. Moss agate (14 gp).