Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, marred by beers. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, William will drive conversation. 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 dropped out of school before completing his studies. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lance grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Lance has worked very hard to control his curse. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his white hair down. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gomory does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.