Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a green shirt with thin white vertical stripes and tan pants. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Himo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2300 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. During his travels, Paelias and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Paelias discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Paelias fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp. Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso, and carries morningstars. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Carrie will drive conversation. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 80 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has taken up work as a Farmer and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1200 gp. Jade (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.