Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to reunite with his old friends

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red crest is smooth and relatively long. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Patrin was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and maces. Her brown fur is matted, messy, and big. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Shifting's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Shifting was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Shifting decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Mercenary kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 190 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Amber (90 gp).