Description: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Alexandre lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

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 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 born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: This woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Herleva hails from a village terrorized by giants. She married young, but lost her spouse to giants. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Architect

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

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Slave Trader. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, William was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.