Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is still thick. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of a Server, who enjoyed hunting, Shane was taken on many hunting expeditions. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1900 sp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished pickaxe as well. His hair is short and black. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thomas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thomas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a yellow tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Kyle hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Smokesticks. 2 Holy water.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2700 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).