Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

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 17th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fancy grey suit. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.