Description: An older man who has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. 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: He got into the Dilettante business at a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Althaea grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She 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. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished mace as well. His fur, while still mostly yellow, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rose (30 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her head has been shaved. She is baby faced.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Buvvie grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Buvvie was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Laborer. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Amber (120 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Coral (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood. His crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Direcris embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Marshal. She is portly but not overly obese. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Disease, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rose (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jade (160 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a green armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down, and is pretty ugly. His silver crest is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and doesn't want to be a dilettante and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Onyx (30 gp).