Description: This dark-skinned male wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a spear on his belt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age his father died while driving off some dire rats. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in spear use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He refers to his adoptive father 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Dustin was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished glaive as well. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. A true patriot, Simon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 14000 sp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is physically well-built. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.