Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull black iron scale mail. His blue hair is lengthy. His eyes are black.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: To protect his home; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her quarterstaff. She has a hunchback. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. She has hazel eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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 someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: An older woman who has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Phann was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with her Shepherd father left her crippled. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has moderate length white hair. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She comes from a rich western family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 150 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Mundane. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 120 gp.