Description: This younger middle-aged man wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Kody took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

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 dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has chestnut hair. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Ploughman but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rosalind was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 sp.