Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull tan iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This dark-skinned female has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mercenary they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Spice Merchant, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.