Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has moderate length black hair. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 sp. Hematite (8 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has wavy brown hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Varis has worked very hard to control his curse. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.