Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bulzo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Sarah reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 32000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: She dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a red coat with grey slacks. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull white iron scale mail, marred by beers. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Barendd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 40 gp.