Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze, and carries greataxes. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brown hair is cut short. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Simon grew up listening to his father's many stories. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears professional attire. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He has brown eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and grey robe with the hood down. His blonde hair is lengthy. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Justin's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 gp.