Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is short and dark red. He wears a mask on his face.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1200 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. 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; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gerbo was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His hair is cut close to his head. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail, and carries spears. His golden hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dustin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 70 gp.