Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in the east. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Alston was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a large white jacket. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Amûg was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She worked as a nervous Fortune-teller and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a blue collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Ella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His scarlet crest is still thick. He has gold eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. After coming to the age of reason, Tarhun 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 19000 cp. Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).