Description: This dark-skinned male wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is auburn and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Frederick embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Through the years after Frederick was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Frederick's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Racist. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This malnourished man wears blue trousers with black and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Aldous would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When Aldous reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Hunter will drive conversation. Hunter enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears green trousers with red and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Conrad hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 13000 cp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a mace on his belt. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Conrad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age his mother died while driving off some brigands. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in mace use. After a long history of fighting, Conrad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.