Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His fur is lavender, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Skirt is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Skirt was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Skirt 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 gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tattered old clothes. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born into a rich family. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses like a well dressed Detective does. He has no hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Detective. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Erky was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a spy again

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1400 pp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears grey trousers with tan and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Sarah's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Sarah was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Sarah never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brown hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tomph grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is physically well-built. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Norûk alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 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.