Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is scarred and worn.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Ivellios lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. One day when Ivellios was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Ivellios was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 20000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and usually wears his black robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. His auburn hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. His brown hair is cut short. He has violet eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Koeth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.