Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Alex's homeland. Alex decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This northern man wears professional attire. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. 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 greedy; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Richard is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. After coming to the age of reason, Richard took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has achieved small success as a Stylist.

Motivation: Revenge; and balancing his hectic life and new stylist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has silver hair. 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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Everard 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: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 cp.