Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with violet slacks. His white hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Thorin wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She tends to wear a large black jacket. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. 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: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She's also a talented Beggar, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her rusty crest in a flapper bob. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Findex will drive conversation. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She got into the Gardener business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Barber, but she got bored and became a Gardener. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Barber again; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear white tank tops with black pants. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His childhood dream was to be a Fletcher, but he was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ar-Kaius fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to be a fletcher again

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears skinny pants and wears a black and grey robe with the hood down. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kansif will drive conversation. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kansif grew up listening to her father's many stories. 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 became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears just a violet suit. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his glaive with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a great chef.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Rose 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 Rose. Being a Stableman 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 has decided she is irredeemable; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 6'7", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His green crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Ghesh is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.