Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He has moderate length brown hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has red hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Server but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 29000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he very much looks the part of a Scribe. His golden hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.