Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. His hair is black and very short. This blue eyed westerner 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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Arannis was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Ruler. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Ruler for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he usually wears his white robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Through the years after Azaki was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Azaki's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears yellow trousers with white and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Ahvain alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and revenge

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.