Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His crest is bronze and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 110 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, violet shirt, and white tie. Her dark red hair is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: This northern woman wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available she will default to her dagger. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the north. Tawar was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Detective. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and many giants want her driven away

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished shortspear as well. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the west to a Marshal, Oriax learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Marshal.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born in the north. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1400 sp.