Description: This tall, slender man wears a black vest and prefers grey and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Heward 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 drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'6". He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.