Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His red hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Bernard is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Bernard was born with his father's beautiful face. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: A 5'6" western woman, she wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. She wears her auburn hair down. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Ploughman. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Ploughman for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has auburn hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 6'0", this woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has no hair. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Helen would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Helen grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 sp.