Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is blonde and curly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shane will drive conversation. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Shane hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. At a young age his mother died while driving off some dire rats. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in mace use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This man wears a white armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. He has shaved his head bald. He has amber eyes and a white hat with a tan feather.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Dimble is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She sports brown long hair. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Elysande lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Elysande abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Merchant they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Barber, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.