Description: He is lean but muscular and typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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 Miner. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'7" and is typically in his Cook uniform. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length auburn hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Cook but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 Cook. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an entirely brown suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 170 pp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shoemaker. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Koeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

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