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 tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His blonde hair is lengthy. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has a crush on the local cartwright

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Rose (40 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Percival took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and grey robe with the hood down. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has a crush on the local glassblower

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.