Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Antagonistic, PTSD. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 80000 cp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'6". He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and his gloved hand is found clutching a nunchaku. His silver hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hunter grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 26000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tim studied abroad. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. He carries a battered mace and tarnished lance as well. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Chad 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. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).