Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, brown cloak. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. 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 on a small isolated farm. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His tied-back hair is golden. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

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. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Raymond was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and very much looks the part of a Slave Trader. His hair is white and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a Shepherd, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Slave Trader soon after.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and balancing his hectic life and new slave trader responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp.