Description: This late middle aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the right. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Abad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Barendd hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Barendd was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Jade (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a pastel coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Harbek grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 110 pp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a simple green robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His hair is black and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 10000 sp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).