Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Adam alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 32000 sp.

Description: He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Kyle was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Lewis 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 23000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy white suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2300 sp.

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 wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Anselm isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. Anselm 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 has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 17000 cp.