Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a black scarf. He has auburn hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Cory is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Amethyst (100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp).

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries with him a set of tridents on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

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. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A freak accident while working with his Barrister father left him crippled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Iolite (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.