Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red crest is long and unkept. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 37. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'7" and wears skinny pants and wears a grey and brown robe with the hood down. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Beatrice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Beatrice alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Beatrice and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Stableman they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Scribe, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on her left side. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Verna was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 110 gp. 3 Antitoxin.