Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear yellow tank tops with brown pants. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ahvain 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Sard (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Jade (130 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He worked as a nervous Mason and found it very stressful. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is content

Flaws: Mundane, Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His white hair is braided into rings. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to protect his home

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp).