Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Bernard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1400 sp. Citrine (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears dull white sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His blonde hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting brigands, the young Adelard began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf. His head has been shaved. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anthony grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 14000 cp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor, marred by chocolates. His hair is short and white. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.