Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is brown and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Peren enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She got into the Merchant business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this eastern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His bronze crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hirrathak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and carries longswords. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. She has gray eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Valanthe 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. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Armorer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valanthe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.