Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Rurik lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Carpenter and was forced into it by his family; and many orcs want him driven away

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear flannel. He has no fur. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished greatsword as well. He has brown hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thervan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'6" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alston grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Alston grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Alston. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a blue tunic with white highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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 on a small isolated farm. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.