Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Dûsh alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her 15th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Liftrasa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a large brown jacket. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 270 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: This woman wears a green deerstalker hat and green clothes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. She wears her red crest down. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. 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. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears long strands of opal and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer 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 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 wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His golden hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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 he's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her white hair is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Luthra has worked very hard to control her curse. During her travels, Luthra and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Luthra discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Luthra fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He is physically well-built. His hair is auburn and curly. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

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 misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Arumawann alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His beige fur is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Being a Engraver kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Pink pearl (70 gp).