Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He has shaved his head bald. He wears a mask on his face.

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. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the north to a Blacksmith, Varis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Blacksmith. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Weaver for the past few years.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 gp. Amber (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He likes to wear blue tank tops with black pants. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Adran was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He tends to his Farmer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

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

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jet (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears long strands of aquamarine and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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. After a long history of fighting, Salanop and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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: He dresses like a well dressed Sculptor does. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He takes great joy in being the best Sculptor in town.

History: Born to a Apothecary, his mother struggled to pay the bills. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and balancing his hectic life and new sculptor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 9000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). White opal (500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium 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 has styled his blue hair well, parting it to the left. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fletcher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mantus fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, marred by teas. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Mella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 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.