Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it, and is pretty ugly. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Frederick 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: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Courier, her father struggled to pay the bills. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is short and red. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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 has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown diamond (4000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Rose (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a fancy violet dress. Her blonde hair is well kept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Xanaphia abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). White opal (800 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. His copper eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Shivering was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 12000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his shield, and carries shields. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

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

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She sports a flattop crest cut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).