Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Gerald alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Gerald was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 22000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a white cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 40000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses like a well dressed Doctor does. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Soapmaker profession.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After months of barely getting by, Hugh managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 24000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. Rose (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.