Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp).

Description: An older man who is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak, he is not a threatening figure. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Thorpe was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 39000 sp. Star ruby (1000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and half-orc compassion

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy golden hair. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born in the west. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.