Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He tends to wear a large yellow jacket, marred by teas. He has no hair. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aerdeth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is a Fletcher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A true patriot, Galinndan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He struck the Fletcher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in a small plains village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He bought a scimitar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp.