Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His tied-back hair is white. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Norman hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Norman was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears tattered old clothes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has no hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Performer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver ewer (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To pay off his debts.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this western man wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, William embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. 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. At some point he was captured by goblins and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. After a long history of fighting, William and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.