Description: An older man who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, he is not a threatening figure. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears professional attire. His fur, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: River was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Map Maker, but he got bored and became a Navigator. He's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'3" and wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Einkil was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warlock, 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 Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Einkil abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Kyle lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Kyle was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Layabout. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has white hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gifted student he started as a Banker, but he got bored and became a Mayor. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Everburning torch.