Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Ernest was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father 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.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10000 cp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: Lance hails from a village terrorized by giants. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Bernard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She is baby faced.

Personality: Elysande 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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.