Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy chestnut hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He wears a pastel tunic with red highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Halimath hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Rose (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: A 4'11" northern man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Beiro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. After a long history of fighting, Beiro and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with grey slacks. His hair is blonde and curly. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Azurite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Gifted from a young age, Lamlis studied abroad. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.