Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born in a small forest village. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Ermina alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. 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: A deep hatred of giants; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is short and black. His ears are large.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Jet (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Full Plate.

Description: A 5'6" northern man, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His head has been shaved. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Chalcedony (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'10" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his blonde hair up. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Everard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Fisher they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Blacksmith, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.