Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age his father died while driving off some orcs. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in sickle use. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lance fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Smokesticks. 4 Holy water. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tattered old clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Miles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Miles was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Reynard 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. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gifted student he started as a Baker, but he got bored and became a Weaver. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He worked as a nervous Doctor and found it very stressful. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.