Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. A true patriot, Henry would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'11" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her red hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has a crush on the local interpreter

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His hair is short and white. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 is an amazing painter.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hubert was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, white shirt, and black tie. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.