Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Ar-Baruk was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ar-Baruk decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ar-Baruk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He carries a battered axe and tarnished quarterstaff as well. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Roge was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Roge never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a white shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 160 gp. Jet (40 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her hair is blonde and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Pyntle was born the youngest of three triplets. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a mason and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He carries a battered hammer and tarnished flail as well. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered illithids who tried to eat his hand. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is black and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spy. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: The child of a Beggar, who enjoyed hunting, Tarak was taken on many hunting expeditions. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Edge was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Edge's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is content; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Standing 6'0", this man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His dark red hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. Her long brown fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of a Glassblower, who enjoyed hunting, Jade was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

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

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.