Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". He wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a dagger. His white hair is braided into rings. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, marred by teas. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. 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. Being a Knight kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Baern was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Baern was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sailor. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his long copper crest kept up in a rat tail. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kerkad was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kerkad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears professional attire. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Lance does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1600 sp. 3 Antitoxin.