Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. He has styled his bronze crest well, parting it to the right. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Cynical, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 110000 cp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Emerald (1100 gp).

Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He is physically well-built. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

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: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 260 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and doesn't want to be a butcher and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He has moderate length white hair. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Merihim was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Navigator. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and a strong sense of loyalty to tiefling people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 330 gp.