Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Merchant. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born in the west. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Agatha alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 sp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and a deep hatred of goblins

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40000 cp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. He is portly but not overly obese. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A true patriot, Thomas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman likes to wear brown tank tops with green skirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Fortune-teller but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.