Description: 6'3" and muscular, this eastern man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has shaved his head bald. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Gifted from a young age, Frederick studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Simon abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tanner and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Frederick has worked very hard to control his curse. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 28000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. His chestnut hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Butcher profession.

History: He was born in the north. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.