Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'6" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Gomory hails from a village terrorized by drow. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a pastel shirt with thin green vertical stripes and white pants. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Simon 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. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His hair is red and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Carpenter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2300 sp. Coral (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears just a yellow suit. His black hair is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). 1 Chain shirt.