Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful, Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 40000 cp. White opal (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Joan embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. After a long history of fighting, Joan and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adam grew up listening to his father's many stories. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 4 Thunderstones. 4 Smokesticks. 2 Holy water.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears skinny pants and wears a white and black robe with the hood down. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).