Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His hair is silver and very short. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a green Stetson hat and green clothes. His tied-back hair is blonde. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She wears her white hair up. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. After a long history of fighting, Mary and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears dull blue sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her ears are large.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Avice was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 gp.