Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Guy was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Herbalist. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a blue collared shirt and red pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Dustin is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Dustin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has slicked back golden hair. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Alice lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her head has been shaved. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Cecily was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 gp.