Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, John grew up listening to his father's many stories. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his brown hair down. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is black and curly. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Anselm lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Anselm was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Architect. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.