Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Akmen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Oriax was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her right hand. Her crest is short and rusty. She has red eyes.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mayor for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mayor responsibilities is difficult; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Average lock.