Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Conrad lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears dull tan sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. He carries with him a set of bastard swords on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 13000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thomas isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.