Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his spear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. The war was a terrible time for him, and Richard 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, Richard grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2500 sp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and carries shields. Her brown hair is well kept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Baelitae studied abroad. Her parents were killed by giants in a raid when she was still a young child. The giants captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. After a long history of fighting, Baelitae and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a green armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He sports a flattop crest cut. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Nykkan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Nykkan was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants, marred by sweets. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. After a long history of fighting, Rinn and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Bather again.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nicor embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Nicor took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. She has brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Merchant. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'5" and wears a tan collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

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 uses divination through singing.

History: Zook was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, 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 Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 130 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Banded mail.