Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her hair is brown and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Uzza's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Uzza 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. Uzza decided she wanted neither the life of her father 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gifted from a young age, Oppleby studied abroad. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Hunter. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Hunter.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

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. Her first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by her family; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 sp. Sardonyx (80 gp).