Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Nykkan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'5" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the divine 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: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His tied-back hair is red. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Dilettante, his father struggled to pay the bills. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 5000 cp. Citrine (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and he perpetually has his bow ready. His rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: Arjhan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 9000 sp. Carnelian (70 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has shaved his head bald. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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: The child of a Assassin, who enjoyed hunting, Zûmug was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 120 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp).