Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He got into the Mason business at a young age. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rose (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp).

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern man is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Berrian grew up listening to his father's many stories. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Family, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Onyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). White pearl (70 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp.