Description: An older man who wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword, he is not a threatening figure. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gardain does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is lengthy. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. When Arara reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born into a rich family. Through the years after Nutae was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Nutae's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Superior lock. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Spyglass.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a blue coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Donella was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.