Description: He stands about 4'0" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, red shirt, and brown tie. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Morkral hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Morkral was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 21000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" eastern man, he is wearing a long, black cloak. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in a small desert village. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this western man is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Altho liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 sp. Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His copper crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bilbron fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.