Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Aldous was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Beggar. He has achieved small success as a Beggar.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: He tends to wear a large black jacket. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Hunter.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 26000 sp. Black opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2700 sp. Jade (150 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Theriatis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a large green jacket. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He has white eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rose (50 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.