Description: He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and glaives. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the north to a Soapmaker, Ulfgar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He very much looks the part of a Shoemaker. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Keth is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Keth was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His ears are large.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 210 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Nicor is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After months of barely getting by, Nicor managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 110 pp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.