Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Nicholas was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nicholas's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a simple white robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears black trousers with pastel and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is short and auburn. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He worked as a nervous Interpreter and found it very stressful. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Carpenter; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with grey slacks. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.