Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Frederick alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with blue slacks and is in decent physical shape. His hair is blonde and very short. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Knight, but he was a colossal failure. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Nim never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2 Tanglefoot bags. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 sp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd. His dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).