Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'7" when asserting himself. He has no hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. 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 someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has wavy bronze crest. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Mayor business.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 sp. Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of scimitars on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 10 pp. Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Breastplate.