Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp. White pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rose (60 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished axe as well. He has no hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his youth he was a Dyer, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 pp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his red hair up. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Coral (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a large white jacket. He wears his black hair down. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. He is physically well-built. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thervan studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Thervan took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Coral (90 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Coral (90 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.