Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His ears are large.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Arannis was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 9000 sp. Coral (120 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his beige fur up. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shifting grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Dilettante. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 260 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.