Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses like a well dressed Architect does. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Architect. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3200 gp. Sard (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Amber (160 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Fletcher mother left her crippled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 sp. Black pearl (400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat and is in decent physical shape. His head has been shaved. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is a Healer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is golden and very short. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Miner; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). White opal (400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Coral (100 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.