Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a hunchback. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fancy yellow suit. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Shane was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. 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. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.