Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His cinnamon fur is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Jade (150 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'8", this man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He wears a colorful flower in his scarlet crest. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Pijjirik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a worn and beaten armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Kilvar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood. His crest is gold, silky, and of moderate length. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of a Navigator, who enjoyed hunting, Hirrathak was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Hirrathak took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up glaive and armor he uses now. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and tan robe with the hood down. He carries a battered kukri and tarnished quarterstaff as well. He keeps his long beige fur kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gale's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Unemployed, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 120 gp.