Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is dark but she possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. Her head has been shaved. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 2'10" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a great chef.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fallond fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence, Gifted. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a whip on his belt. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gold and catlike.

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 is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

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. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Xappan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a ceremonial dagger on her belt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. She wears her chestnut hair up. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: She wears just a red suit. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Wella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished trident as well. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Ilde was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: Standing 6'8", this woman has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her red crest is greasy and uncared for. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Farideh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.