Description: He is a husky man, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. The war was a terrible time for him, and Patrick does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Patrick was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 45000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Kody hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Kody 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: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Robert was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Cook business.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 40000 cp. Onyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).