Description: He is a husky man, who is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears his silver crest down. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east to a Shoemaker, Srorthen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting giants, the young Ulla began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear flannel. Her silver crest is thinning but still full. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 22000 sp. Coral (130 gp). Rose (40 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his golden hair up. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gennal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with his Gardener father left him crippled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).