Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are brown and beady.

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. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his brown hair down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Bertram was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and quarterstaffs. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Drogo hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: He wears a white coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He is physically well-built. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 20 pp. Azurite (11 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His black hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and human compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Star rose quartz (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).