Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears white trousers with blue and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Naeris alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

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: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: The child of a Fortune-teller, who enjoyed hunting, Hadarai was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He's looking for his big break; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He is baby faced.

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 nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 160 pp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Amber (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather, and is pretty ugly. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a very tight haircut. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and doesn't want to be a priest and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.