Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and expand his business

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her blonde hair is well kept. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Eran lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a Tanner, his father struggled to pay the bills. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: A 4'4" western man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Nuraval alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now owns his own business.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 280 gp.