Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Frederick enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 sp. Star ruby (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Mundane. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Detective

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

Possessions: 800 gp. Zircon (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.