Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Naeris never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Mastema speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born to a Roofer, her father struggled to pay the bills. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Mastema has worked very hard to control her curse. During her travels, Mastema and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Mastema discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Mastema fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. She wears her golden hair down. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: The child of a Cook, who enjoyed hunting, Geva was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miller and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Nature, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (130 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, grey shirt, and black tie. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Ahinar was born with her mother's beautiful face. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: White pearl (50 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Beggar but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Pog does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: The child of a Shoemaker, who enjoyed hunting, Pog was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the south to a Blacksmith, Ratanák learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large tan jacket. His head has been shaved. He has blue eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Suhnae's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born to a Barrister, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 120 gp. 3 Smokesticks.