Description: A middle-aged man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. He wears his chestnut hair down. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Frederick lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gerald studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Gerald took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in a small island village. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. After a long history of fighting, Theobald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Aldous was taken on many hunting expeditions. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Zircon (70 gp). 3 Thunderstones. 3 Antitoxin. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is short and black. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Theobald was born with his father's beautiful face. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Jet (50 gp).