Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Norman grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mercenary. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 330 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).