Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, marred by chocolates. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his painting dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: An older man who tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, he is not a threatening figure. He has black hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Everard reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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. Everard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His white hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has green eyes and a grey hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in a small island village. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Balimaar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to reunite with his absent mother

Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

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

Description: A 6'0" eastern man, he wears just a tan suit. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gerald embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Gerald liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp.