Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of a Courier, who enjoyed hunting, Nutae was taken on many hunting expeditions. His first spouse was a Courier, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miller. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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 born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1600 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'8". He wears a fancy grey suit, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Himo 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. He carries with him a set of shortbows, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has wavy silver hair. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).