Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Fire opal (600 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Sard (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His head has been shaved. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has shaved her head bald. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 gp.