Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and carries tridents. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 140 pp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ahvain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Coral (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Heian was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Courier. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Dayereth took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up glaive and armor he uses now. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and money/treasure

Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is typically in his Carter uniform. His silver hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rael does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rael was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 pp. White pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Jade (160 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.