Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his left side, and he perpetually has his club ready. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 170 pp. Silver ewer (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a yellow broad hat and yellow clothes. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Heian wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 290 pp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a large blue jacket. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, black shirt, and brown tie. His white hair is cut short. He has amber eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: Halimath hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp).