Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to protect his home

Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Military, Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His hair is blonde and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Randal hails from a village terrorized by giants. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Henry enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south to a Spy, Henry learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spy. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 20 pp.