Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He is typically in his Body Guard uniform. He has a hunchback. His hair is golden and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He worked as a nervous Body Guard and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Hubert speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Alexandre hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Alexandre never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Malachite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 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, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Hunter was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Ploughman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 70 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.