Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He usually wears his black robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. His green crest is knotted and matted. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Gorbundus was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 230 pp. Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears long strands of jet and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is black and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: Arara is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born in the north. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Jade (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his trident. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Brewer. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Brewer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Brewer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Brewer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.