Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He has shaved his head bald. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Moss agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Thunderstones.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Enialis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: A 6'4" eastern man, he prefers to wear flannel. His bronze crest is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his father struggled to pay the bills. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Tethren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Zook speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Zook 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Body Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.