Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'1". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Ahvain enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader 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 made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

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. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 230 pp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear red tank tops with white pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Tharivol is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.