Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His first spouse was a Mayor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished warhammer as well. His fur is lavender and curly. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 10000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She likes to wear tan tank tops with brown skirt. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dull tan sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, green shirt, and black tie. She carries a battered shortspear and tarnished dagger as well. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cumpen grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy black hair. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Fenriz lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: He's in love; and balancing his hectic life and new bather responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His gray fur is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a great chef.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 18000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.