Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs, and carries swords. His fur is red and curly. His copper eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Windy enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull tan iron scale mail. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her crest is red and curly. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Sora wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Aristocrat, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Sora was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Detective. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and quarterstaffs. His purple hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bricklayer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 sp. Amber (140 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Gimgen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp.