Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His fur is black and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Windy alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 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 (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. 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 Cook. He's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears her black hair up. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Sarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her childhood dream was to be a Sage, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mason for the past few years.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2600 pp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a green collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and carries scythes. He has wavy brass crest. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. 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 raised in a white middle class family as the only child. After coming to the age of reason, Shedinn took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shedinn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 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 is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large green jacket. He keeps his white crest in a flapper bob. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Shamash never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Jet (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has shaved her head bald. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. 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: She was born into a rich family. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Glassblower and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Kûga embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He got into the Carpenter business at a young age. Kûga abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 16000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.