Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born into a rich family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is wearing a long, tan cloak, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is cut short. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jet (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Amber (160 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his white hair down. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears bulky green painted plate armor. Her white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Hethress was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. After coming to the age of reason, Purson took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is content; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Jade (140 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a brown shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the left. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.