Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Through the years after Hugh was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Hugh's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears baggy red pantaloons and a blue scarf. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in the east. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He has moderate length golden hair. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Odo reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp.