Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her ears are large.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His crest is short and copper. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

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. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is typically in her Ruler uniform. She sports blonde long hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and carries lances. He has dyed his greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gorbundus was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Actor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop crest cut. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He likes to wear green tank tops with brown pants. He wears his silver hair up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Fenriz was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Tûhorn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 80 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp).