Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a brown tunic with red highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has moderate length silver hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

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

Description: She wears a grey tunic with blue highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her ears are large.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Pacifist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Nicholas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Scribe, but he got bored and became a Baker. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a scribe again

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the south to a Blacksmith, Simon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp.