Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His black hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his blonde hair down. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10000 cp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: A middle-aged man, he very much looks the part of a Ruler, and is pretty ugly. He has wavy brown hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

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. Through the years after Roger was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Roger's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 40000 cp. Jasper (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Norman hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak, and he perpetually has his lance ready. He has chestnut hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Randal hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Butcher; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.