Description: This exceptionally lanky man very much looks the part of a Mercenary. His brass crest is still thick. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ghesh's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mercenary for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern man wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Tûgog enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His long brown fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Leaf was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 sp. Pink pearl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is physically well-built. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 sp. Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He found a children's book about a Gnome Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.