Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to be a fisher again

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is short and golden. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Justin abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Revenge; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.