Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Chem hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She is physically well-built. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Tordrid has worked very hard to control her curse. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 60 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely grey suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His golden hair is cut short. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He takes great joy in being the best Baker in town.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He struck the Baker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This woman dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 40 gp. 4 Holy water.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Ploughman does. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ploughman. He's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Standing 3'7", this man wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has wavy silver hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an entirely yellow suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His white hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Ivellios is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ivellios studied abroad. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 sp.