Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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's looking for his big break; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'0" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Norman is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

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. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He usually wears his green robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Brewer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Frederick enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frederick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Adam was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp.