Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1400 pp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Sard (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His blue hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Amber (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her bronze crest is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Akra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rose (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Argran was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Azurite (12 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Anne was born with her mother's beautiful face. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Anne alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

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. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Coral (80 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Passionate, Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.