Description: This man typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He has wavy auburn hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To protect his home; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Unemployed

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this western man wears a green costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Kipper lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has wavy green crest. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His first spouse was a Carter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Jade (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Pushkrimp hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 310 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Half-Plate.