Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Berrian has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she very much looks the part of a Barkeep. She has done her best to style her blue crest to look like a famous performer. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has worked as a Barkeep like her mother before her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a animal trainer again

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white crest is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Vrondiss and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, and is pretty ugly. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are white and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's in love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. White opal (1000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and grey pants. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Thervan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Thorin was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She sports golden long hair. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Eldeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Butcher. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by her family; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.