Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Anthony is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his ceremonial dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ralf grew up listening to his father's many stories. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Charles enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Masseuse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to be a merchant again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).