Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 pp. Zircon (60 gp). Jade (110 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'2" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is auburn and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a great chef.

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. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Marshal. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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 was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. After a long history of fighting, Bertram and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a long, tan cloak. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Gerard was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp.