Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He carries a battered flail and tarnished dagger as well. He has moderate length rusty crest. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nykkan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 sp. Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear flannel. He is an epitome of beauty. He has auburn hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Valanthe was born the youngest of three triplets. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Valanthe was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His first spouse was a Slave Trader, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a very tight haircut. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Grigi was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Actor. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Tourmaline (110 gp). 4 Smokesticks.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He has hazel eyes.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: The child of a Tailor, who enjoyed hunting, Goroth was taken on many hunting expeditions. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Military, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Fargrim speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has achieved small success as a Weaver.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to be a unemployed again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Shax embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She comes from a rich western family. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Shax and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 cp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire.