Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Beiro 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. Beiro abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

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. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beiro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His ears are large.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Immeral will drive conversation. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His white hair is still thick. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Mercenary business.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and to be a ploughman again

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He very much looks the part of a Shoemaker. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.