Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a violet shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has wavy auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Lewis will drive conversation. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When Lewis reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

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

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a white vest and prefers tan and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Anselm 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: Revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

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 Server 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: To protect his home; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40000 cp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: Raymond was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and balancing his hectic life and new engraver responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp.