Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is short and black. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Scribe but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He bought a quarterstaff and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Nature, Job, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jet (110 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Korfel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Star rose quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.