Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, yellow shirt, and grey tie. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Frederick was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. Red spinel (100 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears professional attire. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Hubert hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and revenge

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a large black jacket. He is physically well-built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are green.

Personality: Thomas is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Thomas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears just a black suit. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.