Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has wavy black hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Shane hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His head has been shaved. His ears are large.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of a Bowyer, who enjoyed hunting, Alex was taken on many hunting expeditions. He worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this southern man is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Balimaar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is black and very short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a Dyer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: Expand his business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.