Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His silver hair is still thick. 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. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Raer was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Being a Herbalist kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Body Guard who has hired him part-time. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Lucan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Lucan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Ivellios lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. One day when Ivellios was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Ivellios was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 20000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and usually wears his black robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. His auburn hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. His brown hair is cut short. He has violet eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Koeth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.