Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Guard born in the past three hundred years. A true patriot, Heian would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 Guard. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the east. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 pp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jade (160 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Jade (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Rose (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Eleanor was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She tends to her Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Jet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jade (150 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a fancy grey dress. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Jane took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has yellow fur. His yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born into a rich family. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Jet (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Jade (40 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Bertram has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Amber (140 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Dharg is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).