Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. His golden hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Hoshû is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 4'1", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is long and red with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Alberich was taken on many hunting expeditions. Alberich liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He got into the Miller business at a young age. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ur-Lasu was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miller.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a grey wide-brimmed hat and grey clothes. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His tied-back hair is black. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a red feather.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Herbalist. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Bernard has worked very hard to control his curse. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 150 gp.