Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Richard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Vanuath was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (120 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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

History: Ulla was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White opal (800 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has worked as a Merchant like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jasper (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Coral (140 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.