Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His brass crest is heavily combed to the left. His red eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shava was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shava fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 60 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are violet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Târz lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Emerald (1000 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered white stockings, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sailor who has hired him part-time. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.