Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He has no crest. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Malachite (9 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a fancy black suit. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Faran speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).