Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 10. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is silver and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Revenge; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 5'9", this man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ruler. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Average lock. 1 Superior lock. 1 Crowbar.