Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His black hair is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insomniac. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears bulky violet painted plate armor. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 cp. Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears professional attire. He has dyed his greying dark red hair a little too much giving a sharp dark red color. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Barakas 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Alston hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Alston was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His copper crest, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Actor. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He tends to his Actor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 180 pp.