Description: An older man who wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, he is not a threatening figure. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His first spouse was a Bather, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Lance was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dull green sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. Her brown hair is still thick. Her black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ronobe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 sp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 8 Acid flasks.

Description: Standing 3'11", this man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His head has been shaved. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Rurik was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mason. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a brown shirt, with a yellow mid length skirt with yellow tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Anbera was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Carpenter again; and balancing her hectic life and new miner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 30 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Ulblyn wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 10 pp.