Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. A true patriot, Lamlis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1300 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Amber (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Emerald (500 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. 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 he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: He wears brown trousers with blue and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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 has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is an amazing painter.

History: Caeldrim was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 110 pp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.