Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His black hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the east. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bernard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. A true patriot, Anselm would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 31000 sp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.