Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. His fur, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the south to a Courier, Flame learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 tends to his Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His bronze crest is lengthy. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing, and her gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. She sports auburn long hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Family, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 30 gp. Citrine (40 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and carries halberds. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanchu fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 sp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Hematite (14 gp).