Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a worn and beaten armor. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Morana was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She wears a fancy white dress. She carries a battered sai and tarnished shield as well. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gynk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears white trousers with red and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tod grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 13000 sp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).