Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shoemaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He is baby faced.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 pp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is silver and very short. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aerdeth studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.