Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His brass crest is singed and shortened. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ghesh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: 3'5" and muscular, this eastern woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. With wild chestnut hair. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. A true patriot, Abalaba would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student she started as a Fortune-teller, but she got bored and became a Stableman. She's also a talented Fortune-teller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Kilvar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He worked as a nervous Navigator and found it very stressful. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to dire rats.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Revenge; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2700 sp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. His red crest is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 sp.