Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Robert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mercenary for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Charles speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Gifted from a young age, Charles studied abroad. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Antitoxin. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Everard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pirate accent

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

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears dull white sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. His hair is black and curly. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.