Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor, marred by teas. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Backpack.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a fancy yellow dress. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Barbena and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears professional attire. His yellow fur is lengthy. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Trail speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 sp. Rose (70 gp).