Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. He has red crest. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Direcris lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has worked as a Dyer like his mother before him.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Nature, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and usually wears his brown robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bowyer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

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. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 90 pp. Citrine (30 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is brown and curly. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Reynard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 30 gp.