Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a red tunic with blue highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Nicholas was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Through the years after Nicholas was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nicholas's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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 wants to get laid; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 20000 cp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is an epitome of beauty. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for her, and Emeny does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears just a white suit. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Sarah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Backpack. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His black hair is thinning but still full. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Engraver but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).