Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gûndza was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He tends to his Barrister job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 10000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Jade (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jade (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. He wears his blonde hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Darrow grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Nazû enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. She wears her brown hair down. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Xanaphia is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born in the north. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, black cloak. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Krakhorn was born with his mother's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Courier. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying east to reunite her family. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1100 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large tan jacket. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ivellios never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to protect his home

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Family, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.