Description: This late middle aged man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a flail on his belt and is in decent physical shape. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His hair is long and silver with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sellsword. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Thervan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Black opal (600 gp). Amber (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with white slacks. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.