Description: He very much looks the part of a Shoemaker, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is braided into rings. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Cagak was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Cagak decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered green stockings, marred by beers. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Az-Bror was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has achieved small success as a Fisher.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down, and carries nunchakus. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Ownka was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ownka fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hand crossbow. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Baker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Frouse and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp).