Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Rûg is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Rûg reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Jabbie is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Jabbie's homeland. Jabbie decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His white fur is knotted and matted. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Flame will drive conversation. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He bought a monstrous two handed axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His white eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 cp.