Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'5" northern man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears black trousers with grey and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He struck the Body Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Pink pearl (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).