Description: 6'5" and muscular, this eastern man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

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 is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a black shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and grey pants. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Norman grew up listening to his father's many stories. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This northern man wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is short and white. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 90 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp).