Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Galinndan was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. After coming to the age of reason, Galinndan took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He tends to his Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This northern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is silver and very short. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 9000 sp. Peridot (60 gp). Black opal (700 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his warhammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Navigator. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 16000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and dresses like a well dressed Locksmith does. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Caeldrim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His childhood dream was to be a Fletcher, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp).