Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His tied-back hair is blonde. 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 quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. 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: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2300 sp. Jet (130 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Amber (130 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has black hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gunter's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Gunter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Full Plate.

Description: This man wears a white shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He has black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Gerard 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. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and money/treasure

Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Military, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a large red jacket. His white hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.