Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Miller. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her red hair is lengthy. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cumpen liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and half-elven compassion

Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 29000 cp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his silver hair down. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Marbas grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Marbas. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has white hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a long, black cloak. Her white hair is lengthy. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, 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 has moderate length golden hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Adventurer. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His black crest, when down, is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Direcris was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears dull green sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.