Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. A true patriot, Akta would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Akta 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: A deep hatred of dire rats; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

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

Possessions: 70 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Amber (110 gp). Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and grey robe with the hood down. His black hair is cut short. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Being a Ploughman kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 cp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp).

Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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 got into the Ruler business at a young age. After coming to the age of reason, Gubrash took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Eldon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Adventurer profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Simon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'6" when asserting herself. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 sp.