Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To be a Carter again.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, black cloak. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Charles has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Charles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear blue tank tops with yellow pants. His golden hair is knotted and matted. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears professional attire. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hugh studied abroad. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Hugh alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).