Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. His hair is long and golden with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Roland was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Roland abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: Wants his loneliness to end; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case, marred by chocolates. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 50 pp. Jasper (60 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Jade (90 gp).

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 typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. His white hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has no hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Geoffrey speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Geoffrey was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Knight. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.