Description: He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished bastard sword as well. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bruz fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She is baby faced.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Through the years after Herleva was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Herleva's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 3'2", this man very much looks the part of a Ruler. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Hunter, and carries morningstars. Her green crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is chestnut and very short. He has silver eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 270 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Imsh embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Imsh took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up flail and armor he uses now. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. She has a hunchback. Her tied-back hair is silver. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Gifted from a young age, Leshanna studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Leshanna took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. 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. Leshanna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears an entirely white suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Brewer. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Wella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 230 gp.