Description: This man wears a pastel collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He sports a flattop fur cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Aura was born with his father's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. He has achieved small success as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rose (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Amber (150 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Jade (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Coral (150 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'11". She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is short and golden. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Wella does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a Bounty Hunter, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has wavy dark red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Born to a Carter, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Cairn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Armara isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Armara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Sard (50 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His tied-back hair is black. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to 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. He tends to his Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in an above average manner. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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.