Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. A true patriot, Kyle would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears brown trousers with red and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears his chestnut hair up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. A true patriot, Gunter would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gunter was born the youngest of three triplets. Gunter liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is an epitome of beauty. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gilbert grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2100 sp. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Marshal work with an outfit from a few towns over. Marshal work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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: A deep hatred of giants; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.