Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Ernest wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Gifted from a young age, Ernest studied abroad. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Ernest was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2700 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears a blue shirt with thin white vertical stripes and red pants, and carries bastard swords. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 14000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Justin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is red and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Ralf enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'3". He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a green coat with pastel slacks, and his gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Trym embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is a great chef.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.