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.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. He has no hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Locksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Alston alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Alston was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

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

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He has no crest. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. After a long history of fighting, Greethen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He carries with him a set of glaives, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Tarak speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mayor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'9". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Everard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Everard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.