Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a brown vest and prefers white and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is black and very short. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1600 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a yellow shirt with thin white vertical stripes and red pants. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

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 a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 80 pp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man dresses like a well dressed Armorer does and is in decent physical shape. He has red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Aramil lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to be a slave trader again

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Jet (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Eiravel was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Eiravel decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, pastel cloak, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gifted from a young age, Adran studied abroad. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 sp.