Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a great chef.

History: Alberich hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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. Alberich fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears long strands of topaz and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has brown eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor, and she perpetually has her glaive ready. She sports a flattop crest cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Farideh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Farideh was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Farideh decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.