Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a grey coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He has white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ernest grew up listening to his father's many stories. Ernest was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Dyer. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is short and brown. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Guy studied abroad. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 6'3" eastern man, he wears a grey costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

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. 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 23000 cp. Malachite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with red slacks. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are amber and beady.

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

History: Clerebold lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Clerebold was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp).