Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple white robe with tan stripes complete with hood, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He tends to his Shepherd job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 70000 cp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, marred by beers. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Beiro 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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Fire opal (400 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Emerald (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Gifted from a young age, Korfel studied abroad. His first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Thervan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.