Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Don embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: He's looking for his big break; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears baggy grey pantaloons and a tan scarf. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carter and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 60 pp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.