Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His white hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

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

Possessions: 700 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1100 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. His tied-back hair is blonde. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears grey trousers with blue and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Aelar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 900 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.