Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his sickle. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ulfgar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Buckler.

Description: An older man who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

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

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her fur is cinnamon and curly. This yellow eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a crush on the local tanner

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has green eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He usually wears his red robe and has his whip always slung over his shoulder. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'6" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her head has been shaved. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a simple brown robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Gerard 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.

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears professional attire. He has chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Immeral was born the youngest of three triplets. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Gardener they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Spice Merchant, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp).