Description: This man is very fat, and wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Baern was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her beige fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has done his best to style his beige fur to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spy. He tends to his Spy job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 20 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a brown vest and prefers violet and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her white hair is well kept. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Hugolina wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mayor for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student he started as a Fisher, but he got bored and became a Barkeep. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Fisher. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Williamina is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her bronze crest is singed and shortened. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker black hat.

Personality: Hethress is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An older man who wears silk and lounges about seductively, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is obsessed with his god.

History: The child of a Barber, who enjoyed hunting, Raer was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Raer was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He is a husky man, who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 80 gp.