Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born into a rich family. Erdan liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Antitoxin. 1 Antitoxin. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her rusty crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and someone believes her a fraud

Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Enemies, Rich, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her ears are large.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a yellow shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Trey grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 24000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his long red crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 260 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).