Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Randal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 tends to his Cook job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a cook and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a blue shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is short and auburn. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Gerard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Gerard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: Adelard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Adelard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Carter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Peter enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Peter fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a flail on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His hair is short and golden. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gunter grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.