Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Alex took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'2" western man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His golden hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a Dilettante first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is typically in his Miner uniform. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

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. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miner.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather.