Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 13000 sp. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Antitoxin. 2 Antitoxin. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears professional attire. He has shaved his head bald. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 29000 sp.

Description: He wears a red shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He carries a battered kukri and tarnished club as well. His hair is chestnut and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: He was born in the north. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp).