Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Ortegar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Commoner, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... A true patriot, Ortegar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. 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: To pay off his debts; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: A 3'2" western man, he is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Frouse lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His red crest is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Interpreter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is chestnut and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the west. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sculptor for the past few years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and balancing his hectic life and new sculptor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 240 gp. 4 Holy water.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this southern man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His gray fur is long and unkept. His eyes are yellow and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Dynamic hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 sp.