Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His black hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving John alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'8" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His hair is chestnut and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Animal Trainer profession.

History: Norman hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has worked as a Unemployed like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this southern man wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Amber (150 gp).