Description: 4'8" and muscular, this northern man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Varis was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Varis's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 22000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: An older man who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 40000 cp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. He has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mason and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lucan grew up listening to his father's many stories. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

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

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).