Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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 into a rich family. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Hunter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Barrister, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears just a blue suit. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Sapply was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Sapply was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Sapply's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 50 gp. White pearl (90 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the east to a Servant, Pallabar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Pallabar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and he is content

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 260 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.