Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is typically in his Gardener uniform. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Gardener business.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gifted student he started as a Scribe, but he got bored and became a Gardener. He's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His dark red hair is lengthy. His half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Xappan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She takes great joy in being the best Barrister in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She worked as a nervous Barrister and found it very stressful. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'4" and wears tattered old clothes. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the north to a Dilettante, Geva learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and many giants want her driven away

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 cp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp).