Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bertram grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 25000 cp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Jocelyn hails from a village terrorized by brigands. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, In love. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carpenter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Roland took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears an entirely blue suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.