Description: A man of a pale complexion, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His gray fur has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair is cut close to her head. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His hair is cut close to his head. His white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has auburn hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in the north. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a blue costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

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. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Theren was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To protect his home; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp.