Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is typically in his Performer uniform. He wears his silver hair up. His ears are large.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Actor, but he got bored and became a Performer. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Actor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's in love

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Coral (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Emerald (900 gp).

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has wavy copper crest. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west to a Hunter, Megren learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 18000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Coral (90 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this northern woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her white crest is singed and shortened. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Hethress 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: Hethress hails from a village terrorized by giants. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Hethress was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2900 pp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Jet (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Sard (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jade (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Carlin is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She bought a flail and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star ruby (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jade (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull blue sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Jet (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Emerald (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a shield on his belt. He has moderate length white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Koeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.