Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and carries lances. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Baern alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Sard (20 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He wears his black fur down. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Disguise kit.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

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. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Slave Trader. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Smokesticks.