Description: This northern woman wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available she will default to her dagger. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the north. Tawar was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Detective. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and many giants want her driven away

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Heward's homeland. Heward decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 sp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Roger and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 110 gp. Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white crest has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Vrondiss hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: The child of a Doctor, who enjoyed hunting, Vrondiss was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is a great chef.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Tervaround alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 150 gp.