Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Anselm hails from a village terrorized by giants. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Anselm was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His cinnamon fur is singed and shortened. His eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ploughman but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vistra's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Scribe. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

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

Possessions: 10000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She tends to wear a large black jacket, marred by teas. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Tagga was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Farmer.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is content

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1800 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Chenna wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jet (80 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a colorful flower in his bronze crest. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.