Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents enrolled him in a Rogue school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Alston was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Azza was born the youngest of three triplets. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available she will default to her whip. She carries with her a set of whips, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Silver pearl (40 gp). 2 Holy water.