Description: He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Rael was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tanner and was forced into it by his family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2200 gp. A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born in the south. 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 left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He got into the Mortician business at a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of giants

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Efferil was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 150 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).