Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has wavy blonde hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gaaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 140 gp. Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has wavy white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a white broad hat and white clothes. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 280 gp.