Description: He wears dull tan sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aust speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Aust was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 pp. Rose (60 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively, and she perpetually has her rapier ready. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She has white eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jet (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Coral (40 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has wavy blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Don was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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 Adventurer. He tends to his Adventurer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Coral (130 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Jade (130 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. He wears his chestnut hair down. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Emerald (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Architect soon after.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Amber (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his long brass crest kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dull green sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. Her rusty crest is lengthy. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her feathered green hat.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Kava hails from a village terrorized by brigands. When Kava reached her early adolescence her Dragonborn mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.