Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. The war was a terrible time for him, and Chad does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. When Chad reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Eye agate (8 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a brown vest and prefers green and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His black hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Hugh has worked very hard to control his curse. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich western family. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Peter was born with his father's beautiful face. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Peter took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scimitar and armor he uses now. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 gp.