Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is braided into rings. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears tattered old clothes. She sports auburn long hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Hunter who has hired her part-time. She uses divination through singing.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. She has no hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. 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 got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is portly but not overly obese. Her blue hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 10000 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. He has styled his rusty crest well, parting it to the left. He has red eyes.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, and he perpetually has his sai ready. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 45000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it and is in decent physical shape. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

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. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of a Scribe, who enjoyed hunting, Zykroff was taken on many hunting expeditions. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 sp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.