Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Baern will drive conversation. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The war was a terrible time for her, and Shava does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born in the south. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Masseuse, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She stands about 3'2" and wears a blue shirt, with a red mid length skirt with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her red hair down. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Menny was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Gnome Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 sp.