Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 16000 cp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her hair is long and black with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered orcs who tried to eat her hand. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her auburn hair is well kept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She stands about 2'8" and wears a worn and beaten armor. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She takes great joy in being the best Mason in town.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She became a Mason soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 sp.