Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a tan shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His head has been shaved. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Alston 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. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Alston was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Alston's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Apothecary. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: 6'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears a colorful flower in his black fur. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the north to a Brewer, Nimble learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 Brewer. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 sp. Jet (40 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Elaim speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spy arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: He wears an entirely yellow suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and carries tridents. His blonde hair is braided into rings. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Charles enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (140 gp).