Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Heward speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Military, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he usually wears his red robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. He has black hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and to protect his home

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Thunderstones. 3 Holy water.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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: He was born at the edge of vast island. Raymond 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his morningstar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair is cut short. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Roland was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the east. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.