Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and is pretty ugly. She wears her black hair down. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears her blonde hair up. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Spyglass. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This man wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His hair is black and curly. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Roger grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Roger alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Roger never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 sp.