Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and he is content

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10 pp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He usually wears his brown robe and has his shield always slung over his shoulder. He has wavy golden hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Roland was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Thomas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (130 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a large white jacket. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Layabout kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Wymar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Wymar 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 Barkeep. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barkeep.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.