Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is auburn and curly. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a Carter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hubert was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He is physically well-built. His black hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A true patriot, Abad would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1600 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair is singed and shortened. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Amber (100 gp).

Description: A 6'7" eastern man, he wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Jeweler, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.