Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Traki grew up listening to his father's many stories. He worked as a nervous Shoemaker and found it very stressful. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

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 supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Fire opal (900 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.