Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His cinnamon fur is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise copper. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Gifted from a young age, Beast studied abroad. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a Farmer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His tied-back hair is blonde. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Rrath is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

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. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and grey tie and is in decent physical shape. His purple hair, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is auburn and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Balimaar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Balimaar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 140 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).