Description: 4'11" and muscular, this southern man wears a tan vest and prefers grey and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

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. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He prefers to wear flannel. He has a hunchback. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Efferil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is white and very short. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 10 pp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tattered old clothes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and he is content

Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.