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 red lining and desert motifs. Her red hair is cut short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Poor, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She uses divination through singing.

History: Siffress was born with her father's beautiful face. Siffress was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Interpreter. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'1" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his blue crest up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Heskan was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Jade (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has blonde hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Olivia was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arannis grew up listening to his father's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He got into the Interpreter business at a young age. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Interpreter for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His black hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp).