Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. After coming to the age of reason, Direcris took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Masseuse and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears brown trousers with pastel and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His golden hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: 3'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He has black hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: A 5'8" southern man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the south to a Architect, Shivering learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.