Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. He wears his gold crest down. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Kriv and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aerdeth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Aerdeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this northern man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has orange fur. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He uses divination through singing.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Hunter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 240 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'7" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born in the east. Frug liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.