Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. 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 Spice Merchant. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Malachite (7 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a bather and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Ûkbûk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His black hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Theriatis was born with his mother's beautiful face. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Theriatis has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp.