Description: This man wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

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. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Jabbie alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Anne was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 sp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her golden hair is long and unkept. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Myev grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Myev never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'11". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this eastern woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 330 gp.