Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His fur is yellow and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are copper.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Emerald 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. Emerald 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver ewer (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Travok was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is lengthy. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He refers to his adoptive father 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a green scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is still thick. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Ernest is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She usually wears her tan robe and has her crossbow always slung over her shoulder. She has a hunchback. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Rose (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a husky man, who usually wears his brown robe and has his halberd always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is portly but not overly obese. His crest is red and very short. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 130 gp.