Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a brown scarf. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1900 pp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is portly but not overly obese. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He got into the Carpenter business at a young age. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He struck the Carpenter job and began his own company from there.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His silver crest is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Maagog was born the youngest of three triplets. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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 (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and blue tie. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 pp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jade (140 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Coral (140 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His silver crest is thinning but still full. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Arjhan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is an amazing painter.

History: Arjhan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Malachite (7 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has shaved her head bald. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. 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: Lidda hails from a village terrorized by giants. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Lidda and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Coral (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp).