Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks. His hair is short and black. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gilbert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. At a young age her father died while driving off some dire rats. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in rapier use. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 50 pp. Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and is pretty ugly. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of a Mercenary, who enjoyed hunting, Roland was taken on many hunting expeditions. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 gp.