Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Through the years after Jocelyn was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Jocelyn's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His black hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1700 sp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Tim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Body Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Tim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His first spouse was a Guard, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a red shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Theobald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, green cloak. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Kody was born with his mother's beautiful face. He found a children's book about a Human Warrior 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to protect his home

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.