Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He has moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This man tends to wear a large green jacket. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Morthos embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Morthos was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Morthos abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 80 pp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Amethyst (150 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp).