Description: She wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'6" when asserting herself. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She is baby faced.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Ekk alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ekk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Uthemar embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and longbows. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Barakas's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He stands about 4'4" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 180 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and carries maces. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 110 gp.