Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

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

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She tends to wear a large grey jacket. Her hair is long and red with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. 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 born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Balimaar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Balimaar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Azurite (12 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her monstrous two handed axe. Her hair is golden and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ahlyssa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

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