Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. His hair is dark red and curly. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Paymon was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Paymon's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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 revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Kellen was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and black. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Kildrak embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Through the years after Kildrak was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Kildrak's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His face is scarred and worn.

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 westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Erias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. Jade (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a green and blue robe with the hood down. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born in the east to a Bookbinder, Rael learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.