Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'8". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Ernest 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 apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He has wavy black hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Arnold alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20000 cp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries a battered bow and tarnished hand crossbow as well. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has worked as a Map Maker like his mother before him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He is wearing a long, tan cloak. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: John lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Architect for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His tied-back hair is blonde. 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 shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A freak accident while working with his Barber mother left him crippled. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.