Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Gifted from a young age, Raer studied abroad. Raer was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cartwright. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a violet shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and white pants. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Aerdeth was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Secretive, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He has moderate length white hair. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He found a children's book about a Human Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. He has a hunchback. He wears his chestnut hair down. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

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. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Shipwright, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and red pants. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his black eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a Roofer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 160 gp.