Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a brown shirt, with a pastel mid length skirt with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her first spouse was a Scribe, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses like a well dressed Engraver does. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Donella took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up nunchaku and armor she uses now. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. She sports white long hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Whurdred is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp).

Description: This southern man wears a simple grey robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bernard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bernard grew up listening to his father's many stories. Bernard abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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 loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Amber (80 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jet (80 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: Aldous is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1400 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp).