Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Barendd grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Barendd. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This dark-skinned female is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her red hair is still thick. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this southern woman is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She has no fur. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. At a young age her mother died while driving off some dire rats. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in bow use. 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. Smoking fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His fur is white, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He works hard and plays hard.

History: River was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 sp. Rock crystal (20 gp).