Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Conrad grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This dark-skinned male is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Arnold was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Arnold 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. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. 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 comes from a rich southern family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and axes. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Arnold hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His white hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Don will drive conversation. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Mercenary like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.