Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Nicholas hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Beatrice will drive conversation. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beatrice fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 gp. White opal (400 gp). Star ruby (400 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She sports golden long hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Ida would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Ida lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. After a long history of fighting, Ida and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He 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. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 sp.