Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is auburn and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Raymond embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Ugly. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His orange fur has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Kite liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Kite was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 30 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp).

Description: A 4'9" western woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Malachite (16 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.