Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Ernest hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ernest alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears baggy red pantaloons and a grey scarf. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Adam was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Adam 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Gifted from a young age, Don studied abroad. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was taken from his home at a very young age. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears his brown hair up. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Charles was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp.