Description: This malnourished woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has red hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts, she is not a threatening figure. She sports a flattop fur cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Born to a Marshal, her mother struggled to pay the bills. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: Standing 4'4", this man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Tordek was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Masseuse for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 sp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She is physically well-built. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to be a mortician again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is portly but not overly obese. His fur is gray and very short. His copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

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 wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his kukri with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His white hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Through the years after Diggory was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Diggory's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has shaved his head bald. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Ar-Kaius was born with his mother's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Banded mail.