Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Roland never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in the east to a Architect, Rolf learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Hubert was born with his father's beautiful face. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hubert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of maces on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 cp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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 on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Bounty Hunter; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.