Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, marred by sweets. His hair is black and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2700 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His bronze crest is knotted and matted. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Norkruuth was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Ploughman.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 140 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His fur is beige and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A true patriot, Kite would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Tethren lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp).