Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a blue costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His tied-back hair is black. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 26000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Ralf is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and human compassion

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a long, pastel cloak. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1600 sp. Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fancy tan suit. He has wavy white hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Norman is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Norman reached his early adolescence his Human mother 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.