Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears a white tunic with brown highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His hair is long and golden with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Adelard will drive conversation. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Adelard hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Adelard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in an above average manner. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 Weaver. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Weaver.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 13000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the south to a Miner, Raymond learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 sp.