Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Caeldrim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 30000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Erdan will drive conversation. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Erdan was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Carpenter. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a Barber, his father struggled to pay the bills. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Lamlis was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Laucian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.