Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born in the east to a Miner, Qualen learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His black hair is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Paymon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 20 pp. Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a blue and black robe with the hood down. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item.