Description: An older man who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., he is not a threatening figure. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Rurik was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Rurik's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She wears a fancy brown dress. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her black fur is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her golden hair is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Matilda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has a hunchback. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Gerard is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. After months of barely getting by, Gerard managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.