Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and grey tie. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. 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 was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Aust alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Aust never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1600 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. He is physically well-built. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 140 pp. Sard (20 gp). Eye agate (14 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Efferil grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 330 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is typically in his Tanner uniform. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Cook, but he got bored and became a Tanner. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Job, Guardian, Family, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He usually wears his black robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. His white hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Hadarai was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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 Miller. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.