Description: He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He carries with him a set of morningstars, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his scarlet crest up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shamash fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blonde hair is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull grey iron scale mail, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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 was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'6", this woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her green crest is knotted and matted. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Akra is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Akra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Akra took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up monstrous two handed axe and armor she uses now. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Unvera hails from a village terrorized by drow. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp.