Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. 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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Simon was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'5" southern man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His tied-back hair is white. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears tattered old clothes. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Patrick grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. During his travels, Patrick and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Patrick discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Patrick fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears a green tunic with grey highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Thomas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.