Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She has moderate length blonde hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is short and brown. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He wears a tan tunic with violet highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. He carries a battered mace and tarnished crossbow as well. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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 always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Roland was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Antitoxin. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Antitoxin. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Rolf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Blacksmith profession.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). White opal (500 gp).