Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gilbert alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Gilbert was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his pickaxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hugh grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Hugh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a fancy yellow dress. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. The war was a terrible time for her, and Sarah does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Sarah was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Sarah was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Sarah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Brewer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp).