Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears an entirely pastel suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Arannis was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Quarion was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jade (130 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Sard (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: This eastern man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is cut short. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the east. Nim was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Priest. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.