Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gennal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age his father died while driving off some dire rats. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in monstrous two handed axe use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black fur is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gale was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

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. Kildrak was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Ploughman. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 18000 sp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.