Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, white shirt, and black tie. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Riardon lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Koeth was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born in the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. Jet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Aramil was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1400 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He prefers to wear flannel. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).