Description: He is a husky man, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Revenge; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is brown and curly. Her silver eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson black hat.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Passionate, Joker. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 40. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born in the south. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears bulky white painted plate armor. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length black hair. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Bruz is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Fisher, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. Black opal (700 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Jelenneth's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is cut close to his head. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in a small forest village. 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. After a long history of fighting, Mormo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.