Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Zook wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Zook was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, blue shirt, and white tie. His crest is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the north to a Cartwright, Tarhun learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Tarhun liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He tends to his Cartwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'5" and dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Adrik was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of a Mayor, who enjoyed hunting, Thorin was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a very tight haircut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for her, and Zagga does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Priest arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Susannah studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Susannah took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Susannah was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Citrine (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Eberdeb is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Eberdeb was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Banker. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new banker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).