Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an entirely grey suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Sard (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This western woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a Shepherd first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the west. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maynild fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His fur is gray and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Pelt lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Carpenter soon after.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.