Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ar-Karo grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and is pretty ugly. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise white. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ekemon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, and is pretty ugly. His fur, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Flask will drive conversation. He is a great chef.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Flask liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a greataxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp.