Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Heward enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Heward alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He very much looks the part of a Dyer. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 13000 cp. Iolite (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in an above average manner. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Arnold was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: A 5'9" eastern man, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He has moderate length red hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the east to a Interpreter, Randal learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Job, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His black hair is lengthy. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Adam lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Herbalist they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Assassin, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp.