Description: This woman wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Spice Merchant. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 pp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is white and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rurik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 22000 cp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her crest, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Quespa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. After a long history of fighting, Quespa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 sp. Jasper (50 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Barakas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Barakas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Red garnet (40 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: Standing 3'5", this man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He has wavy white hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of a Performer, who enjoyed hunting, Fibblestib was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has worked as a Body Guard like his father before him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.