Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'5". He wears skinny pants and wears a green and brown robe with the hood down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Theodoric wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He works hard and plays hard.

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 Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 29000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'0" and sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Heward took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up lance and armor he uses now. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A true patriot, John would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of a Engraver, who enjoyed hunting, John was taken on many hunting expeditions. John 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Doctor.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and is pretty ugly. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in a small desert village. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).