Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. The war was a terrible time for him, and Beiro does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, red shirt, and brown tie. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He uses divination through singing.

History: The child of a Cartwright, who enjoyed hunting, Hunter was taken on many hunting expeditions. After coming to the age of reason, Hunter took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His blue crest is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Miller business.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: She wears a grey vest and prefers pastel and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 130 gp.