Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Peter is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shipwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Roland hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has no hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Adam was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: An older man who wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His ears are large.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.