Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her 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. Matilda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a red shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His golden hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 5000 sp. Hematite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears professional attire and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jasper (40 gp).