Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His auburn hair is lengthy. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. A true patriot, Adelard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Adelard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 120 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gerald was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a violet deerstalker hat and violet clothes. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Gifted from a young age, Wymar studied abroad. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.