Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This malnourished man wears an entirely tan suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. His red 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 a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He found a children's book about a Gnome Warlock 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An older man who wears tattered old clothes, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length black hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Naill wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sailor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Carter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).