Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length black hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: A 6'1" eastern woman, she is wearing a long, white cloak. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Baggi will drive conversation. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Gifted from a young age, Baggi studied abroad. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Purban was born with his father's beautiful face. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scottish accent

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

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Spring and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. 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: Berrian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her left hand. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length gray fur. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Ahlyssa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A freak accident while working with her Engraver father left her crippled. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His black hair is long and unkept. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Richard has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Richard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 sp.