Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, violet shirt, and tan tie. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Family, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is black and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Theobald was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theobald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His orange fur is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. A true patriot, Shadow would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a fancy brown suit. His tied-back hair is black. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He usually wears his red robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.