Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Halander enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear flannel. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Sage business at a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He tends to his Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). White pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Standing 3'3", this man wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He found a children's book about a Halfling Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).