Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and white. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Burto took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, green shirt, and brown tie. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born in the north. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear flannel. He sports a flattop fur cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10000 sp. Chalcedony (50 gp).