Description: He wears an entirely black suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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, Richard is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Richard hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Heward abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. After a long history of fighting, Norman and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy black suit. He has moderate length silver hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 91. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lance fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp).