Description: This man stands a little under 4'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'1" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Paela abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Lazy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has wavy black hair. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Barakas is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His white hair is thinning but still full. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (8 gp).