Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Eye agate (4 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Coral (110 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and carries shortspears. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. 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 is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Thunderstones. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey wide-brimmed hat and grey clothes. He is physically well-built. His hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Roland lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His hair is short and black. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heward was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sculptor.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Alchemist’s fire.