Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Jocelyn has worked very hard to control his curse. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are green.

Personality: Shane is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, In love. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a white collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'9", this woman wears a brown vest and prefers pastel and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has wavy brown hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 gp.