Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Butcher. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. With bright brown hair. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: Melissa was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is auburn and very short. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father 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. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Everard's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Everard studied abroad. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Rose (20 gp).