Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bastard sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Alberich is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 150 pp. Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. He carries with him a set of falchions on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His brown hair is braided into rings. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Watson was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Watson alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Watson was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large violet jacket. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Thorpe will drive conversation. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Thorpe was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Painter. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing, he is not a threatening figure. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Marshal profession.

History: Travok was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 32000 sp.