Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Roland is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Roland lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Merchant, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull violet iron scale mail. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has black hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Animal Trainer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Mercenary, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Acid flasks. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Opinionated, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Alexandre was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a tan vest and prefers yellow and violet shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Patrick grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).