Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He very much looks the part of a Guard. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Guard born in the past three hundred years. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Jet (120 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Ront was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'2", this woman is dressed in an above average manner. Her green crest is thinning but still full. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. A true patriot, Farideh would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Aquamarine (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He is physically well-built. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Reynard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miller and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp).

Description: She very much looks the part of a Junk Dealer. She keeps her dark red hair in a pixie cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Vapula was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Junk Dealer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 9000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Coral (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scimitar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

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. She worked as a nervous Sellsword and found it very stressful. She has taken up work as a Sellsword and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.