Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a worn and beaten armor. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Naal was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Naal's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Naal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Mindartis hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. After coming to the age of reason, Mindartis took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. After a long history of fighting, Mindartis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born in the east. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Butcher.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.