Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has wavy silver hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cartwright. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 sp. Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears baggy red pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a green coat with yellow slacks. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Geva liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Ahinar would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Stylist. Recently the stress of being a Stylist has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 sp.