Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 30 pp. Azurite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this northern man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Balimaar was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gomory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Conrad enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Conrad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: This western man wears an entirely grey suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a flattop hair cut. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Chad does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When Chad reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.