Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines yellow.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is silver and very short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. Her black fur is unkempt and raggedy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shivering studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Shivering took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 320 gp. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his green crest up. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.