Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is chestnut and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Body Guard who has hired him part-time. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When Bernard reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants his loneliness to end

Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Melissa hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stylist who has hired him part-time. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp.