Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. Halimath enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Erky and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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 father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is white and very short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Nature, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 2 Alchemist’s fire.