Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. His golden hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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 loving parents in a slum to the east. A freak accident while working with his Brewer mother left him crippled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Cory 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Cory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Cory alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his chestnut hair up. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This western man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Gunter was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sculptor. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a hunchback. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).