Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'7" when asserting himself. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is black and curly. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears brown trousers with grey and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Amethyst (150 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a brown collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heward studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp.