Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses like a well dressed Guard does. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the south to a Guard, Ahvain learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When Ahvain reached his early adolescence his Elf 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Fletcher they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Banker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Laucian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1300 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He uses divination through singing.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.