Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has no hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has wavy auburn hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Manfred was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2500 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. A true patriot, Rolf would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Rolf was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Rolf alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears just a brown suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has worked as a Soapmaker like his father before him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Military, Job, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 27000 sp.