Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. 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 he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 sp. White opal (900 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy golden hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 900 gp.