Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Eberdeb fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a worn and beaten armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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 was born into a rich family. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. Her silver hair is well kept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Locksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Herbalist again.

Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To be a Healer again.

Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 90 gp.