Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Azaki was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a white shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Zagga is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Crown-heir. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Crown-heir; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Extrovert, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jet (40 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She is portly but not overly obese. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is cut short. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'0" and prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 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). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 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). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She is wearing a long, yellow cloak. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Gurdis hails from a village terrorized by giants. A freak accident while working with her Hunter father left her crippled. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Jet (120 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 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.