Description: He wears a tan coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head, and he perpetually has his axe ready. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the arcane 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 was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Extrovert. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her head has been shaved. Her ears are large.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Mary was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Ella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe, and he perpetually has his longsword ready. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Cook mother left him crippled. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lance fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10 pp.