Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Richard was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is thinning but still full. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 13000 cp. Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heward studied abroad. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He always admired arcane-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: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 pp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Bernard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ploughman for hire.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.