Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his 17th 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Amber (130 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jade (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with white slacks. She keeps her long orange fur kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 Spice Merchant. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Shy, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a blue costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Sard (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a grey scarf. His white fur is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She carries with her a set of swords on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sarah was born with her mother's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sarah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears just a blue suit. His auburn hair is still thick. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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

History: Aelar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.