Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down, marred by teas. His hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, John never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bertram isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of his god on his torso, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His hair is silver and curly. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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 was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 is wracked by social anxiety; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Emotional, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Everburning torch.