Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His tied-back hair is white. He has violet eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He dresses like a well dressed Carpenter does. He has moderate length red hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Carpenter who has hired him part-time. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Heward was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Carpenter like his father before him.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a crush on the local sailor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears dull green sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Junk Dealer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Drogo's homeland. Drogo decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Jet (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'1" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

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. Charles was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Weaver. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. He has no hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Dean is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.