Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. John enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: John lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. John was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Servant. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 19000 cp. Fire opal (500 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Average lock. 1 Average lock.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Conrad's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: This southern man wears a brown shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and brown pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Patrick 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He carries a battered spear and tarnished sword as well. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hugh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Deep green spinel (100 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Malachite (6 gp).