Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear flannel. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Dalgal was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 60 pp. White pearl (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He found a children's book about a Halfling Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: To be a Shipwright again; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He has done his best to style his green crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the south to a Barrister, Rivaan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He's also a talented Knight, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: An older man who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: Rurik speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is content; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Jade (60 gp).