Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. 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. Oren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Târz fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Simple lock. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Backpack.

Description: Standing 4'9", this woman is wearing a long, white cloak. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Zircon (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished greataxe as well. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1500 gp.