Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His hair is silver and curly. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Mentor, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: He wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and quarterstaffs. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 150 pp. Zircon (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Mindartis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red hair is thinning but still full. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 sp. Citrine (20 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with blue slacks. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Enialis hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 15000 sp. Amethyst (130 gp). Sard (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.