Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Akmen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Amber (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He usually wears his green robe and has his shield always slung over his shoulder. His gray fur is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. A true patriot, Left-Handed 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. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with violet slacks. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Wrenn is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Wrenn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 34000 sp. Jet (120 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has shaved his head bald. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His gray fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.