Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Soveliss reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jade (120 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Amber (120 gp). Rose (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Sard (50 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Fistula enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Dilettante, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Deep green spinel (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries with him a set of spears on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He keeps his purple hair in a flapper bob. His silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Cairn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Fisher, but he got bored and became a Ploughman. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Ploughman for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Fisher again; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of falchions, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Traki's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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. Traki 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; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Architect they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Marshal, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He wears his black fur up. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in the south. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and gnomish compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Coral (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing, and carries longbows. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pikar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a simple brown robe with violet stripes complete with hood. With bright blonde hair. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Roofer and was forced into it by her family; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp).