Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Akoth embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Akoth was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Akoth decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. After months of barely getting by, Akoth managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and shortbows. His black fur is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Drifting was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. After a long history of fighting, Drifting and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Gorgûm was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gorgûm was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Revenge; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 26000 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive, Selfish, Mundane. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He wears a black vest and prefers white and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He carries with him a set of bows on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Percival fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. White pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp).