Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, white cloak. His hair is golden and curly. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Mundane, Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 sp. Amber (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tattered old clothes. He has moderate length white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Trey hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 48000 sp. Moonstone (80 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp.