Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a Priest, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Raymond alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a large white jacket. He wears his chestnut hair down. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Geoffrey grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: He wears tan trousers with black and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished greatsword as well. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. The war was a terrible time for him, and Lance does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and prefers to wear flannel. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has no hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Wymar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and human compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.