Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is white and curly. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

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 is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born to a Interpreter, his father struggled to pay the bills. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Alex grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Alex. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Banded mail.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple brown robe with blue stripes complete with hood. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Robert hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He got into the Mayor business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He tends to his Mayor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fortune-teller. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a fancy red suit. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small red hat.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.