Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

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

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Thorin grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Thorin. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has wavy brown fur. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. He struck the Layabout job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He's in love; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thorpe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Thorpe was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Thorpe's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. After a long history of fighting, Azzakh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 110 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).