Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Bardryn hails from a village terrorized by giants. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this eastern woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports blonde long hair. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Grai enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. His bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Silver ewer (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, he is not a threatening figure. His red crest is thinning but still full. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'8". He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Purson grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on his right side, and carries pickaxes. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her blue hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Knight job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has a hunchback. She has red hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Duvamil is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Duvamil was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp.