Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a long, black cloak. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Ar-Karo took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sai and armor he uses now. He 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 he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His black hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Antitoxin. 4 Holy water. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has taken up work as a Ruler and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Tarak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Mortician, but he got bored and became a Adventurer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 120 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).