Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Shane wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. A gifted student he started as a Banker, but he got bored and became a Assassin. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He has brown eyes and a yellow hat with a green feather.

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 a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is typically in his Laborer uniform. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born in the west to a Laborer, Raymond learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Raymond was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Laborer. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is auburn and curly. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Soapmaker. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the north to a Beggar, Bernard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.