Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and carries bows. His hair is short and black. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Superior lock. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tattered old clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Thomas will drive conversation. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Thomas's homeland. Thomas decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a red tunic with yellow highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Logical, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 cp. 3 Thunderstones. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: This man sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Shane enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His hair is golden and curly. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Sailor for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.