Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Fargrim never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Forgetful, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sai with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His crest is short and blue. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quarethon wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Aristocrat, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Quarethon abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Peridot (30 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Amber (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her white crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Through the years after Hethress was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Hethress's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Alston lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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: To reunite with his absent father; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 210 gp.