Description: He stands about 5'7" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Oriax wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Oriax alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: This northern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has blonde hair. 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 is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born in the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). White opal (1000 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is dressed in an above average manner. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in a small plains village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp).