Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Theodoric took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. 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: Retire the richest man in the east; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1100 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). White opal (800 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. He has wavy black hair. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gunter was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gunter alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this eastern man wears a red costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Heward took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.