Description: 3'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His hair is golden and very short. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Zook alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and human compassion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 cp. Obsidian (9 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Percival 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 was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 60 gp. Azurite (5 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she very much looks the part of a Shipwright. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born in the west. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shipwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shipwright work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Veloptima fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shipwright responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady silver eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Amnon was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 sp. Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. He is physically well-built. His red hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 cp. Eye agate (14 gp).

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown fur is still thick. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Shifting 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. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is black and very short. Her eyes are silver and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

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 her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Ribbles enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south to a Shepherd, Ribbles learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He tends to his Shepherd job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She is physically well-built. Her tied-back hair is silver. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

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. When Sumnes reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 110 gp.