Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Thomas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Anthony was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'11". He wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and black pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. His hair is brown and very short. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Simon was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe, and is pretty ugly. His hair is blonde and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Emotional. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with yellow slacks. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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, Kyle is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Kyle was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kyle was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.