Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. She has golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She got into the Layabout business at a young age. Alain liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Jarana was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Jarana was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Jarana's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His hair is red and very short. His eyes are brown.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Ar-Gul was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Shepherd, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Human compassion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her blue hair is still thick. Her silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Shax was born the youngest of three triplets. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Shax has worked very hard to control her curse. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Secretive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 130 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp).