Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a simple tan robe with red stripes complete with hood. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Trey abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hunter grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sailor for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 2 Antitoxin. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown cloak. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His tied-back hair is silver. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).