Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: He has decided he is irredeemable; and many orcs want him driven away

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Soapmaker. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly flails and shortspears. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 is unsatisfied with his job; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rose (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Emerald (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He has golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Coral (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).