Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the north to a Knight, Nim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Peren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. 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.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (40 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Coral (40 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Rael was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His first spouse was a Scribe, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp).