Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Shane lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. He has moderate length auburn hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Gardener. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Being a Gardener 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: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by his family; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 15000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a large black jacket. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 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 wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is white and very short. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp).