Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'1". He wears just a black suit, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. The war was a terrible time for him, and John does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Terse, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and his gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balimaar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Debt. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Gifted from a young age, Chad studied abroad. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. After a long history of fighting, Chad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Warrior school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Climber’s kit.