Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. His crest is brass and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shedinn will drive conversation. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1900 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Halimath was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Racist, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 250 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is golden and curly. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Nutae is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Coral (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His brown hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Silvo has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Smokesticks. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: This late middle aged man wears dark leathers with embroidery and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is lengthy. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Enialis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.