Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: The child of a Mercenary, who enjoyed hunting, Paelias was taken on many hunting expeditions. Through the years after Paelias was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Paelias's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 190 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man wears a black costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Beiro was born with his father's beautiful face. Beiro was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Beiro decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Thervan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Thervan grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Thervan. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Guard born in the past three hundred years. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He takes great joy in being the best Mercenary in town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.