Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'8" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vaina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). 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 several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 110 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Eva took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is cut short. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and he perpetually has his trident ready. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Silk rope.