Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Nicholas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born into a rich family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bellfounder. He has achieved small success as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bellfounder responsibilities is difficult; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large grey jacket. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sellsword. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a red scarf. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair is thinning but still full. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Heward lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a grey vest and prefers yellow and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His hair is golden and curly. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Charles liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.