Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is cut close to his head. 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Shane hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 13000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Alexandrite (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His head has been shaved. His eyes are blue 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 is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Racist. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Percival fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'7" and dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His tied-back hair is black. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Alexandre 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. After a long history of fighting, Alexandre and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.