Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears a simple brown robe with white stripes complete with hood. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Courier but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Clerebold was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He keeps his long copper crest kept up in a rat tail. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. After a long history of fighting, Mreksh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature, In love. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 90 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp).

Description: Standing 4'8", this man wears just a tan suit. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. After a long history of fighting, Efferil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This western man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and violet handkerchief worn on his right side. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is lengthy. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Morgran was born the youngest of three triplets. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Myev enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears tattered old clothes. His gray fur is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this southern woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Irann lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His fur is white and curly. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shifting fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.