Description: 5'10" and muscular, this eastern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shane studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

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

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears just a green suit. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 4'10" southern woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is white and very short. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Sybil enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. He is portly but not overly obese. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp.