Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is chestnut and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 30 gp. Azurite (14 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jane studied abroad. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jane fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Thea hails from a village terrorized by giants. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Marshal. She has achieved small success as a Marshal.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1 Buckler.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Himo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 cp.