Description: He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This northern man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gilbert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 27000 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Guy lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Rose (50 gp). Jet (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a grey and white robe with the hood down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 28000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.