Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his white hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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: Many orcs want him driven away; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a blue tunic with grey highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gormogord isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Gormogord was born the youngest of three triplets. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Navigator. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'3". He wears just a tan suit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'6". He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks, and his gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. His white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Flask was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Flask took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up crossbow and armor he uses now. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 pp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.