Description: This late middle aged man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body and is in decent physical shape. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of a Bounty Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Gilbert was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. After a long history of fighting, Ahrim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Justin was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Justin decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He is portly but not overly obese. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Raer was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp.