Description: An older man who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it, he is not a threatening figure. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and revenge

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the west to a Spy, Raymond learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's in love; and to be a fletcher again

Bonds: Job, Enemies, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1100 gp. Rose (20 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He 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 no hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Rolf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Deep green spinel (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kody grew up listening to his father's many stories. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Kody has worked very hard to control his curse. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Herbalist; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black opal (1500 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).