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 6'4" when asserting himself. His red hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He married young, but lost his spouse to dire rats. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She takes great joy in being the best Server in town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her childhood dream was to be a Slave Trader, but she was a colossal failure. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her hair is red and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Sarah was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Mason. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp).