Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His hair is chestnut and very short. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Balimaar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balimaar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Smoking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: This woman is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Oriel was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a hunter again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is well kept. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Greeba was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Greeba's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Greeba and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Jet (80 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Avice reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished man sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has gray fur. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Two Llamas was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Manea 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'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. A true patriot, Birel would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her youth she was a Shepherd, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger brother on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a shepherd again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This malnourished woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Gifted from a young age, Veloptima studied abroad. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1800 sp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).