Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a green coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has styled his red crest well, parting it to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and carries longswords. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in the east. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 210 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aelar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Military, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.