Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Carter soon after.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is chestnut and curly. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Animal Trainer, who enjoyed hunting, John was taken on many hunting expeditions. He worked as a nervous Ruler and found it very stressful. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to be a animal trainer again

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alex fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Carnelian (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 3 Antitoxin. 2 Thunderstones. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1700 sp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.