Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it, marred by teas. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Geoffrey was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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. After a long history of fighting, Geoffrey and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and brown tie. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Giselle hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Giselle was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She carries with her a set of shortbows, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears her white hair up. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Body Guard they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Courier, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This malnourished man usually wears his green robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. His hair is blue and very short. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Zephan was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an entirely blue suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length white hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the west to a Actor, Buvvie learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She got into the Merchant business at a young age. Engong was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Merchant. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 gp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: 3'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a large red jacket. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Ulblyn was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ulblyn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 360 gp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This man dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He found a children's book about a Elf 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. After a long history of fighting, Efferil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.