Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and carries shortspears. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time, marred by beers. He wears his auburn hair down. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a black collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the east to a Stylist, Kyle learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He struck the Stylist job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.