Description: This younger middle-aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Adelard was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Stableman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears skinny pants and wears a green and black robe with the hood down. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. 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 considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 70 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. White opal (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a tan coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Slave. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 sp. Rose (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp.