Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His hair is white and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Red garnet (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Jade (110 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Coral (110 gp).

Description: An older woman who very much looks the part of a Body Guard, she is not a threatening figure. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gifted student she started as a Bellfounder, but she got bored and became a Body Guard. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears dull yellow sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Malachite (14 gp). Coral (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Coral (130 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Taklinn liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. White pearl (110 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jade (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Coral (110 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jade (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Azurite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is red and curly. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Coral (110 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: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'7". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and her gloved hand is found clutching a flail. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Jacoba lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Jacoba was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp).