Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. Rose (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: This woman wears white trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her left hand. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Engraver mother left her crippled. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Jade (50 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a yellow vest and prefers black and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her head has been shaved. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: The child of a Dyer, who enjoyed hunting, Williamina was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: She likes to wear grey tank tops with pastel skirt. She is portly but not overly obese. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. During her travels, Elizabeth and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Elizabeth discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Elizabeth fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.