Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Cory hails from a village terrorized by giants. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Cory was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has a crush on the local sailor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aldous will drive conversation. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Aldous never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Melissa lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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. Melissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'9" southern woman, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull black iron scale mail. She has moderate length white hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Expand her business; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp.