Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears tattered old clothes, marred by beers. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rolf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Performer soon after.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a white costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His hair is short and black. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Interpreter born in the past three hundred years. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

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

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.