Description: Standing 4'4", this man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alberich embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Alberich was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has achieved small success as a Baker.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 16000 sp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. His fur is white, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His first spouse was a Armorer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 pp. Red garnet (110 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is typically in his Carter uniform. His hair is blonde and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Guard uniform. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His crest is copper and curly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Guard business.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To be a Knight again; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He works hard and plays hard.

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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 sp.