Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He usually wears his tan robe and has his shield always slung over his shoulder. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. In his youth he was a Tailor, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gunter fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She struck the Body Guard job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She's in love; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born into a rich family. Avice was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Avice decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Avice was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 sp.