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 hair is red and curly. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alex does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When Alex reached his early adolescence his Human mother 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. After a long history of fighting, Alex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a grey scarf. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Cory alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Full Plate.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tan coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born into a rich family. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 25000 cp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is white and curly. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gilbert studied abroad. At a young age his father died while driving off some orcs. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in monstrous two handed axe use. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gilbert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp.