Description: This late middle aged man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with blue slacks. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this eastern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He usually wears his red robe and has his axe always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: Berrian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). White opal (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.