Description: 6'6" and muscular, this northern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Norman never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 28000 sp. Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears professional attire. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Arnold enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Arnold was born the youngest of three triplets. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. White pearl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'6". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp.