Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1900 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His white hair is cut short. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is an amazing painter.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Randal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: He wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has moderate length brown hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dull green sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. He has wavy chestnut hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 30 pp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp).